Where Myth and Map Converge: Ravana's Sri Lanka

Sita Kotuwa

Since Sita was supposedly first imprisoned there after being kidnapped by Ravana, Sita Kotuwa is a must-see location.

Trincomalee

Built by divine inspiration, the Thiru Koneswaram Temple in Trincomalee is a reflection of Ravana's unshakable love to Lord Shiva.

Ella

Rich in Ramayana epic tale, Ella is home to the magnificent 1,080-foot Ravana Falls and the legendary Ravana Caves.

Dolukanda Mountain

In the Ramayana, Dolukanda is the fabled location where Hanuman dropped a piece of the Sanjeevani mountain,

Dolukanda Mountain

which was essential to Lakshman's recovery.

Ketheeswaram Temple

Mayan, the father of Ravana, constructed the Ketheeswaram Temple on Mannar Island, one of the five major Shiva temples in Sri Lanka.

Kothmale

Kothmale is the location where Sita left a rice track that Lord Rama followed in order to free her from Ravana's servitude.

Jaffna 

Jaffna is home to the fabled spring that Lord Ram's arrow created, which helps Nilavarai village's water shortage during the conflict.