| Year and Month | August, 2018 |
| Number of Days | 14 Days ( August 13 – August 26 ) |
| Crew | 3 (Between 9-43 years of age) |
| Accommodation | Hotel at Mihintale |
| Transport | Van |
| Activities | Religious , Sight Seeing , Photography |
| Weather | Hot and Sunny |
| Route | Kalankuttiya -> Bulnewa -> Galnewa -> Awkana -> Vijithapura -> Maradankadawala ->
Galkulama -> Mihintale |
| Tips, Notes and Special remark |
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| Author | Sanjeewa |
| Comments | Discuss this trip report, provide feedback or make suggestions at Lakdasun Forum on the thread |
On 15th morning we left from Kalankuttiya & first we visit Awkana Viharaya. After that we had little rest at “Kala Wewa”. After visiting “Vijithapura Viharaya” we came to Galkulama via Maradankadawala. From Galkulama junction we turn onto right hand side road to reach “Thalaguru Viharaya”. After having some time there we went to Mihintale side. Around 1.00 p.m we came to Mihintale After having some rest we went to Mihintale temple. We decided to stay in Mihintale & cover some places on next day. Next day morning we went to “Kaludiya Pokuna Aranya” & see all ruins at opposite side of the road. After visiting all places we went to see “Doramadalawa Viharaya”. After visiting all places we came back to Mihintale around 2.00 p.m. It’s time to say “Good bye” to Mihintale & we went to Anuradhapura. Finally we reached to Anuradhapura after 4 days travaling !!!
Pls read the next Trip Report to find details from Day 5 onwards.
Thanks for reading.
Sanjeewa
Day 3 – 4 ( 15.08.18 – 16.08.18 )
6.Awkana Raja Maha Viharaya
7.Thalaguru Raja Maha Viharaya – Galkulama
8.Mihintale
9.Doramadalawa Raja Maha Viharaya
6.Awkana Raja Maha Viharaya
Galnewa – Vijithapura Road
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 History of “Kala Wewa” |
 “Kala Wewa” |
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7.Thalaguru Raja Maha Viharaya – Galkulama
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 Entrance |
 Way to the top |
 Stupaya |
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 Inside the “Lena” |
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 Ancient chain used by King’s |
 They believed large snake live here |
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8.Mihinthale
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 “Ata seta len” – 68 caves |
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 Views of some of them |
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 “Sinha Pokuna” |
 Lion’s statue |
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 Lot more to go |
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 “Mihindu Seya” |
 Statue of |
 Unfinished image house |
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 Views from top |
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 Way to “Mihindu Guhawa” |
 “Mihindu Guhawa” |
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 “Kantaka Stupaya” |
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 Nice shape |
 “Kaludiya Pokuna” |
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Kaludiya Pokuna Aranya
 notice to public |
 entrance |
 Kaludiya pokuna |
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 .Low water level |
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 Ruins of buildings |
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 Monk in the Aranya |
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 The seat used by |
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 Large pond |
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 Stupaya |
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9.Doramadalawa Raja Maha Viharaya
Mihintale – Rambewa Road
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 “Vihara Geya” inside this cave |
 Inside the “Vihara Geya” |
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 “Sel Lipiya” |
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 Stupaya on the mountain |