Sita Kotuwa

Legend : It is believed that the city of Lankapura once stood in these jungles.The city had a beautiful palace for queen Mandothari surrounded by waterfalls, streams and varieties of flora and fauna. Sitadevi was kept in this palace until she was moved to Ashoka Vatika. Sita Kotuwa means Sita’s fort and got its name because of Sita devi’s stay here.
Location : Gurulupotha, Hasalaka
Access : Gurulupotha is on the Kandy – Mahiyangana, road at the 63km post, 4 km from Hasalaka town. Trek down 2 km (approx 4 km both ways) from Gurulupotha Rest House.
Distance and TimeDistance from Kandy to the site : 65.4 km Time : 02 hrs – 01 hr walk, Distance from Mahiyanganaya to the site : 12.3 km Time : 30 min – 01 hr walk To spend at site : 2hrs
Note : Archaeological site