About Lanka Pattuna
Also known as Lanka Putuna Viharaya in Trincomalee, it is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. It was built back to the time it was brought to Sri Lanka during the reign of king Kithsiri Mewan also known as Kirthi Sri Meghawanna who was also the son of king Mahasen. The Dalada was brought to Sri Lanka buried in the hair of princess Hemamala daughter of King Guhaseeva of Kalinga who was accompanied by her husband prince Dantha whose father was the king of Udeni, the prince and his party were disguised as Brahmins and got off at the Illangathurai Harbour in the Kottiar pattu of Trincomalee. It was then known as Lanka Patuna and the oldest temple was Samudragiri Viharaya the destiny of which is worth investigative.
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Hoods Tower Museum, Eastern Province
43.9 km from Lanka Pattuna - See map
Hoods Tower Museum is a naval museum located at Fort Ostenburg in the Trincomalee peninsula derived its name from the Hoods tower which is an...
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Wasgamuwa National Park, North Central Province
*52.7 km from Lanka Pattuna - 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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Kanniya Hot Springs, Eastern Province
54.1 km from Lanka Pattuna - See map
Also known as Kanniya Hot Wells, it is the perfect instance of a wonder of the nature. It is situated just at a distance of 1km from Anuradhapura...
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Trincomalee War Cemetery, Eastern Province
54.7 km from Lanka Pattuna - See map
The War Cemetry is located 6 kms north from the town of Trincomalee also along Trincomalee- Pulmoddi road on the way to Nilavel. It was mainly...
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Fort Frederick, Trincomalee, Eastern Province
56 km from Lanka Pattuna - See map
Fort Frederick has been an important defensive site for centuries in Sri Lanka. The Bristish took over the fort in the year 1782. It was built by...
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Manayaweli Cove, Eastern Province
56.5 km from Lanka Pattuna - See map
Manayaweli Cove is a beach in Sri lanka which can be easily reached by passing through the Dhoby Tank where the local washing people wash their...
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Koneswaram Temple, Eastern Province
56.7 km from Lanka Pattuna - See map
Koneswaram temple is located in Trincomalee in the eastern province of Sri Lanka and was built when the Cholas ruled over the country and is...
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Nilaveli Beach, Eastern Province
65.7 km from Lanka Pattuna - See map
Away from the bustling areas, 16 kilometres from the city of Trincomalee, lays the long stretch of Nilaveli beach in the town of Nilaveli. The...
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Pasikuda Beach, Eastern Province
68 km from Lanka Pattuna - See map
Pasikuda beach is one of the cleanest, safest and shallowest beaches in the world which lets you walk around 250 metres in to the sea. Travellers...
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Passekudah Bay and Kalkudah Beach, Eastern Province
68.9 km from Lanka Pattuna - See map
Previously destroyed by the 2004 tsunami and Sri Lankan civil war, the Kalkudah beach has regained its popularity among foreign tourists. A long...
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Pigeon Island National Park, Eastern Province
69.7 km from Lanka Pattuna - See map
Pigeon Rock Island – one of the two marine national parks of Sri Lanka is located just off the coast of Nilaveli in the eastern region of the...
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Gal Oya National Park, Uva Province
*78.2 km from Lanka Pattuna - See map
Surrounding an enormous reservoir, the Gal Oya National Park is famed for its peaceful and serene surroundings. Distinct from other national...
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