Dunuwila

Situated close to Laggala, Dunuwila is a scenic location surrounded by a tranquil lake which is the reason behind its name. ‘Dunu’ in Sinhala is the arrow that killed King Ravana and ‘Wila’ translates to lake. It is located near the well known Wasgamuwa National Park.

Highlights

  • Dunuwila is where Rama shot King Ravana with the Brahmasthram weapon that killed him
  • The view is picturesque, and the atmosphere is tranquil and calm

Overview

Located near the Wasgamuwa National Park, Dunuwila is known to be the place where Lord Rama had killed King Ravana with the Brahmasthram weapon. The area is called ‘Dunuwila’ because the arrow that Rama fired at King Ravana is called ‘Dunu’ in Sinhala and ‘Wila’ means lake. It is a very scenic and peaceful area with the surrounding mountains in the vicinity.