Govinda Hela - Westminster Abbey , also historically known as
Govindamala or Govindisela, is the highest point in the Gal Oya region,
standing at 573m. It is believed to have been used as a fortress by the
Rohana (one of the three main kingdoms of ancient Sri Lanka) chieftain
named Bhuvanekabaahu somewhere during 1215 – 1236 AD. This dominating
monolith lies somewhat beyond the protected area, towards the South East
in the Siyambalanduwa region directly overlooking the Jayanthi Wewa
reservoir. The British later referred to the mount as Westminster Abbey
due to its resemblance to the iconic abbey in London. From its apex you
have the benefit of a magnificent view of the Gal Oya basin.
The trek along the footpath begins
from the Sri Buvaneka Vihara at Siyambalanduwa, about 300 km from Colombo, in
the Monaragala district. Govinda Hela, a protected forest, has probably the
largest number of ebony trees in a single location.
The
trek along the footpath begins from the Sri Buvaneka Vihara at
Siyambalanduwa, about 300 km from Colombo, in the Moneragala district.
Here Ven. Buddhama Indraratne was kind enough to provide us a guide,
sure-footed 13-year-old Shashika Dilshan. - See more at:
http://www.serendib.btoptions.lk/article.php?id=816&issue=32#sthash.3Rmn1u26.dpuf
The
trek along the footpath begins from the Sri Buvaneka Vihara at
Siyambalanduwa, about 300 km from Colombo, in the Moneragala district.
Here Ven. Buddhama Indraratne was kind enough to provide us a guide,
sure-footed 13-year-old Shashika Dilshan. - See more at:
http://www.serendib.btoptions.lk/article.php?id=816&issue=32#sthash.3Rmn1u26.dpuf
The
trek along the footpath begins from the Sri Buvaneka Vihara at
Siyambalanduwa, about 300 km from Colombo, in the Moneragala district.
Here Ven. Buddhama Indraratne was kind enough to provide us a guide,
sure-footed 13-year-old Shashika Dilshan. - See more at:
http://www.serendib.btoptions.lk/article.php?id=816&issue=32#sthash.3Rmn1u26.dpuf
The
trek along the footpath begins from the Sri Buvaneka Vihara at
Siyambalanduwa, about 300 km from Colombo, in the Moneragala district.
Here Ven. Buddhama Indraratne was kind enough to provide us a guide,
sure-footed 13-year-old Shashika Dilshan. - See more at:
http://www.serendib.btoptions.lk/article.php?id=816&issue=32#sthash.3Rmn1u26.dpuf
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