About Jathika Namal Uyana
The Jathika Namal Uyana is located 7 kms away from Madatugama junction of Colombo- Anuradhapura highway in Sri Lanka. It is the largest ironwood forest and the pink quartz mountain in Asia. The place is actually a rare forest which has numerous iron wood trees since 8th century AD. Initially it was a sanctuary for the monks during king Devanampiyatissa’s rule over the country in the 8th century. Ironwood forests a different kind of forest in Sri Lanka as the ironwood tress dominate the vegetation of the 260 acres of the forest. It is recently declared as a National Heritage Site under the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWLC).
According to a research it has been found that the age of the pink quartz is more than 550 million years. The overall view of the top portion of the mountain gives a view which appears like misty clouded and the pink cololur mixed with the white clear mist. This is indeed a beautiful place to visit and enjoy nature at its best.
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Places to Visit near Jathika Namal Uyana
The Golden Temple, Dambulla, Central Province
17.9 km from Jathika Namal Uyana - See map
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Pethikada, Sigiriya, Central Province
21.7 km from Jathika Namal Uyana - See map
Pethikada is one of the most renowned tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. It is actually an award winning gallery consisting of traditional and...
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Wasgamuwa National Park, North Central Province
*25.7 km from Jathika Namal Uyana - See map
Wasgamuwa National Park is a peaceful inland nature reserve, where one is assured to spot large herds of elephants and buffalos. Unlike other...
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Sigiriya Craft Village, Central Province
26.5 km from Jathika Namal Uyana - See map
The craft village of Sigriya was established in the year 2003. There are 48 stalls set up for the handicrafts-men of the village of Sigriya. The...
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Sigiriya Museum, Central Province
28.9 km from Jathika Namal Uyana - See map
Sigiriya Museum is managed by the Central Cultural Fund and is known to be the most attractive museum in South Asia. It is also a UNESCO world...
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Sigiriya, Central Province
31.3 km from Jathika Namal Uyana - See map
Sigiriya is one of the most important historical monuments of Sri Lanka. The citadel here is also known as the ‘Lion’s Rock’. Referred by...
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Pidurangala Rock, Central Province
32.7 km from Jathika Namal Uyana - See map
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Kaludiya Pokuna Forest, North Central Province
56 km from Jathika Namal Uyana - See map
Kaludiya Pokuna forest in Kandalama has rich biodiversity and the ruins of ancient time are also scattered here. The forest is renowned for its...
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Mihintale, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
56.6 km from Jathika Namal Uyana - See map
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Minneriya National Park, North Central Province
59.1 km from Jathika Namal Uyana - See map
Minneriya National Park is a prominent abode for around 200 native elephants. Though the park is criticized for the poorly maintained roads, those...
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Jethawanaramaya Stupa, North Central Province
63.5 km from Jathika Namal Uyana - See map
Jethawanaramaya Stupa, originally 400 feet, was once counted in the list of the tallest monuments of the world and its scale was matched only by...
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Thuparama Dagoba, North Central Province
64.1 km from Jathika Namal Uyana - See map
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