About Isinbassagala
Isin Bassa Gala or Isinbassagala is an unknown place to the tourists but this off beat place can be as surprising as any other famous tourist spot. The Stupa and the temple are set in a perfect location and it offers a 360 degree view of the landscapes. Located at a distance of nearly 2 kilometres from the town of Medawachchiya, along the A9 highway, a Stupa perched on a hill can be seen.
The temple here was built by King Devanampiyatissa right after the doctrine of Buddhism was taken birth in the country. The Stupa and the temple are the reconstructions of the original done in 20th century. A Naga Gala or a cobra carved stone and foot prints of Lord Buddha were found in the excavations. This site preserves the deities of two different times of the land. Nagas were worshipped before the advent of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Along with these, a Bodhi tree and large statues of the king and Buddha are installed here.
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Mihintale, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
26 km from Isinbassagala - See map
Mihintale, famously known as ‘Cradle of Buddhism’, is a mountain peak located close to the religious center of the country, Anuradhapura. It...
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Kaludiya Pokuna Forest, North Central Province
26.2 km from Isinbassagala - 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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Jethawanaramaya Stupa, North Central Province
31.7 km from Isinbassagala - 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
32.3 km from Isinbassagala - See map
Dagoba of Thuparama is one of the many holiest shrines of Anuradhapura. It stores the right collar bone of Lord Buddha which was brought by...
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Ruwanwelisaya, North Central Province
32.6 km from Isinbassagala - See map
The ancient capital of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, is the seat of religion, traditions and cultures. Every piece of this land has some historical...
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Lovamahapaya, North Central Province
33 km from Isinbassagala - See map
Lovamahapaya was once a majestic palace with roofs covered with copper-bronze plates, the inner walls studded with precious stones and had a...
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Lankarama Stupa, North Central Province
33.7 km from Isinbassagala - See map
Although little is known of the Lankarama Stupa, it is certain that it was built by King Vattagamini Abhaya around 1st century BC. This dagoba...
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Mirisawetiya Vihara, North Central Province
34 km from Isinbassagala - See map
Mirisaveti Stupa, located 1 kilometre to the east of Maha Bodhi, along the banks of Tisawewa, is yet another tourist and religious spot in the...
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Abhayagiri Dagoba, North Central Province
34.1 km from Isinbassagala - See map
Abhayagiri Vihara monastery that sheltered 5000 monks was once the seat of knowledge. It was a thriving centre of Buddhist philosophies that...
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Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Temple, North Central Province
34.3 km from Isinbassagala - See map
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple is the centre of tourist attraction in Anuradhapura. Buddhists from all over the world visit this place because it...
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Isurumuniya, North Central Province
35.3 km from Isinbassagala - See map
Isurumuniya Rock Temple is a lovely, eye-catching temple, situated close to the Tisa Wewa. The temple stands on rock boulders and is set in...
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Wasgamuwa National Park, North Central Province
*63.8 km from Isinbassagala - 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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