W15 Bhuddist Temple Walk (There and Back from W15) 4.2 Km
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 2.64 mi
- Elevation gain
- 489 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 489 ft
- Max elevation
- 3,018 ft
- TrailRank
- 25
- Min elevation
- 2,792 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Time
- 51 minutes
- Coordinates
- 410
- Uploaded
- November 8, 2021
- Recorded
- November 2021
near Uduwelewatta Colony, Central (Sri Lanka)
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Itinerary description
HIKING TIPS
Learn as much as possible about Sri Lanka and the Sri Lankan Tea Country – the different cultures and values. Learn some Tamil and Sinhala don’t be afraid to use them – a few words in the local language will make your interaction with the locals all the more enjoyable.
Learn what’s appropriate behaviour and body language. If in doubt ask your guide or the hotel or accommodation staff. Dress respectfully with an awareness of local standards. Don't hike with your shirt off. Dress modestly at religious sites and check with us what swimwear is suitable for pools and rivers.
Always ask first before photographing or videoing people. Respect social distancing, especially in times like these. Avoid giving gifts or money to people you have just met. Never give money to children directly. Ask us if you would like to support a local initiative that helps children.
Supporting the community through a local school, clinic, or development project is more constructive. If you would like to donate to a local community project, we can help you channel the funds.
Wear comfortable and light-weight clothes. The climate can change quickly so it is advisable to be prepared. Take an extra layer or a jumper as it can get quite chilly. The hotel can provide umbrellas if needed.
The terrain can be unsteady sometimes, hence it is advisable to wear walking shoes if possible. The hotel can provide wellington boots and walking sticks.
On longer walks, the hotel can provide refreshments if required. Kindly let us know in advance.
During or after rainy weather, you may encounter leeches, especially when walking ‘off road’. We have a few pairs of leech socks that you are welcome to borrow. If one attaches to you, try to resist the urge to pull it off; leech bites are not dangerous or painful, just annoying. If it hasn't attached to you yet, flick the leech away with your fingers.
Waypoints
Religious site
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Multi-denominational Religious Shrine
Whilst Buddhism is the predominant religion in Sri Lanka, the majority of workers in the tea country are Tamil, originally hailing from Tamil Nadu in Southern India. Most Tamils tend to be Hindu, but there are also many Christian Tamils. With limited financial resources, it is not uncommon in the Tea Country to find multi-denominational places of worship, where one structure will act as a place of worship for Buddhists, Hindus and Christians.
Tree
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Cannon Ball Tree
Couroupita guianensis, known by a variety of common names including cannonball tree, is a deciduous tree in the flowering plant family Lecythidaceae. The fruit is edible, but is not usually eaten by people because, in contrast to its intensely fragrant flowers, it can have an unpleasant smell. It is fed to livestock such as pigs and domestic fowl. There are many medicinal uses for the plant.
Tree
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Albizia Tree
Albizia julibrissin, the Persian silk tree or pink silk tree, is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae, native to southwestern and eastern Asia. The genus is named after the Italian nobleman Filippo degli Albizzi, who introduced it to Europe in the mid-18th century. It is sometimes incorrectly spelled Albizzia
Religious site
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Sandagiri Maha Viharaya Temple
This is a Buddhist temple and Stupa (currently under construction at November 2021). Although pre-dating Buddhism, a Stupa (from the Sanskrit meaning “heap”) is an important part of Buddhism. It is generally considered to be a sepulchral monument, a place of burial or a receptacle for religious objects. At its simplest, a stupa is a dirt burial mound faced with stone. In Buddhism, the earliest stupas contained portions of the Buddha’s ashes, and as a result, the stupa began to be associated with the body of the Buddha. Adding the Buddha’s ashes to the mound of dirt activated it with the energy of the Buddha himself.
Provisioning
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Hantana 4 Mile Post Intersection
At the "4 Mile Post", the trail leaves the concrete track, and meets the main tarmac road. Opposite is one of the original tea kiosks; this is owned and operated by the JEDB, which manages all the Government's Tea Estates in Sri Lanka.
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