Sandagiri Maha Seya – largest stupa in Kandy – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Image Source : Sandagiri Maha Seya Hanthana Facebook Situated in close proximity to the 850-meter pass of *Hanthana-Uduwela road (from Kandy to Galaha) and approximately 1.7 kilometer from *Ceylon Tea Museum, Sandagiri Maha Seya can be reached after passing a steep and winding road along with breathtaking vistas of the surroundings… “Giri” meaning “hill” or “mountain” and Sanda (derived from Sanskrit “Sandra” meaning “thick” or “dense” (can refer to a thicket or dense forest as an abode of hermits), meaning “thick grove”, “dense wood”, “heap” or “multitude”. Hence, “Sandagiri” can either be translated to “forested mountain” or to a “heap on a hill”. Both meanings can be referred to a huge dome in the forests of the *Hanthana Mountain Range. Sandagiri Maha Seya is a prominent landmark in the hills of Kandy and a breathtaking site visited by large ...
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10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN KANDY – By Malsha – eLanka Kandy is a city in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, located approximately 115 km northeast of Colombo. It is the second largest city in Sri Lanka after Colombo and is known for its rich cultural heritage and scenic beauty. The city is surrounded by mountains and is home to several important Buddhist temples and historic sites, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which is considered to be one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the world. Kandy is also famous for its traditional dance performances, beautiful botanical gardens, and the picturesque Kandy Lake. The city has a rich history and was once the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Kandy, which was the last independent kingdom in Sri Lanka before it was colonized by the British. Today, Kandy is a popular tourist destination and is ...
Hanthana Mountain Range – protected nature reserve in Kandy By Arundathie Abeysinghe Situated 1240 meters above sea level, Hanthana Mountain Range is situated in central Sri Lanka, south-west of the city of Kandy. The Mountain Range stretches from Kandy City to the town of Galaha situated about 20 kilometers to the south of the City. There are seven peaks in the mountain range. *University of Peradeniya is situated at the foothills of Hanthana Mountain Range, on a 1,080 acre stretch of land. Hanthana Mountain Range is a favorite destination among mountain hikers and nature lovers in Sri Lanka, especially among undergraduates of the University of Peradeniya as well as undergraduates of other national universities in Sri Lanka who choose the location for their annual trip. The foot of the mountain range can be reached from Peradeniya-Galaha Road or Kandy-Udawela Road, the most popular being the Peradeniya-Galaha Road. Hanthana Mountain Range has been ...
