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Seetha Amman Temple — Nuwara Eliya
Cover photo: Timur Kozmenko (Unsplash)
- District
- Nuwara Eliya
- Province
- Central
- Best for
- Hindu pilgrims and Ramayana-trail travellers; colourful temple by the stream
About this place
Hindu temple at Seetha Eliya between Nuwara Eliya and Hakgala, tied to the Sita legend. Easy roadside stop of 20-30 minutes. Free or small donation; remove shoes and dress modestly.
Visitor brief
Good to know before you go
- Easy 20-30 minute roadside stop; remove shoes and dress modestly (shoulders/knees covered).
- Active Hindu worship site with shrines to Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman; be quiet during prayers.
- The stream beside the temple is the legendary site of Sita's prayers; Hanuman footprints are pointed out nearby.
- Mornings are calmest; tour-bus groups peak midday.
How to travel there
Roadside on the Nuwara Eliya-Hakgala-Ella road at Seetha Eliya (~5 km from town); stop by tuk-tuk, taxi or any Ella/Badulla-bound bus. Always paired with Hakgala Garden.
Where to stay
Stay in Nuwara Eliya town (all tiers); the temple is a short roadside stop.
Nearby places
Hakgala Botanical Garden, Moon Plains / Single Tree Hill, Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya town
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