temple · Nuwara Eliya · Free · 105km from Colombo

Hindu temple at Sita Eliya, about 8 km south-east of Nuwara Eliya on the Badulla road. Tradition links the site to the Ramayana as the place where Sita was held by Ravana, and pilgrims come from across Sri Lanka and India.

Best time to visit

Morning, around a puja

Typical visit duration

30 minutes

Tips

Take your shoes off at the entrance and keep shoulders and knees covered. Donations are welcome.