Largest Ironwood forest and pink quartz mountain range are located just 60km away from the Anuradhapura hotel Shanthi. This spectacular site called as “Jathika Namal Uyana” and in the Madatugama village. It has over 1000 years history and founded by the "Ven. Wanawasi Rahula Thero who is the chief incumbent of Jathika Namal Uyana.
According to archaeological researchers findings, the pink quartz in this historical place has a history of more than 550 millions of years. This unique place situated 7kms from Madatugama junction of Colombo - Anuradhapura highway.
IRONWOOD FOREST - Jathika Namal Uyana
Na Flower (Ironwood flower) is the National flower of Sri Lanka and this Tree is a valuable resource which provides an excellent service not only for the people but also for the environment. These trees have expanded over 260 acres of land. NA tree has got a strange tang which will enable anybody to sense that NA tree or trees are around. Botanically, NA tree is called "Mesua Ferara”
Largest Pink Quartz mountain range in Asia
Namal Uyana is the largest pink quartz(Rosa Thiriwana in Sinhala) range of mountains which is the largest in Asia. The row of 7 mountains is situated over & above 180 to 300 mts., above the see level. View from top portion appears like misty clouded and with pink color mixed and it gives a stunning look which differentiate this mountain from others.
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