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A place that stays
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Follow ancient stone paths into Ritigala, an austere forest monastery hidden within a mountain nature reserve. Ruined meditation platforms, bridges and medicinal baths sit beneath a cool canopy.
RegionNorth Central Province
ExperienceHeritage
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Forest monastery ruins\nAncient paved paths\nMeditation platforms\nBiodiverse reserve
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