Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Viharaya

Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Viharaya was one of the largest and one of the most beautiful temples in Sri Lanka with the 100 Feet height Walking Buddha Statue will be the first graceful and largest standing Buddha statue ever built in the world. 

Period	No of Days	Team	Weather	Transport
December 2014	01	04	Cold	Three-Wheeler
Route
Kandy > Peradeniya > Kiribath Kumbura > Ranawana Rajamaha Viharaya
Accomadation
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Travel Tips & Special Notes
Be prepare for enough water before traveling
Leave only your foot prints

Dedicated to my family

Ranawana Rajamaha viharaya is located about 900 meters away from Colombo - Kandy highway between Peradeniya and Pilimathalawa. You will not miss the place since the Highway museum is also located near the railway crossing. You must remember the place if you have traveled along the A1 road old equipment used to build the first Colombo-Kandy highway are kept there as exhibits. Take the left turn as soon as you pass the railway crossing towards hill and there is a sign board with directions to Ranawana viharaya. You will meet the place as you drive about 1 Km along the road.

The ancient temple belong to the reign of king Buwanekabahu the 4th in Gampola era, which consist with two ancient cave temples. Ranawana Rajamaha Viharaya is built with maximum use of natural resources and it’s a very beautiful place to see the whole theme of the temple is tightly bound with nature. Many of important incidents Lord Buddha's life has made in forest attractively. It will be an unforgettable journey.