Pillikuttuwa Rajamaha Viharaya is a monastic meditation complex with some 99 caves spread over 200 acres. The temple is steeped in Sri Lankan Buddhist tradition and was built 2400 years ago during the regime of King Devanampiyatissa.

The caves were constructed with a unique drip ledge to protect the meditating monks from rain, and the reclining and sitting statues date back to the Polonnaruwa period.

Providing a backdrop to the temple is the Pilikuttuwa Rainforest Reserve with its lush layers of tropical jungle and a large number of bird species adding to the serenity of the temple. Take a walk up the hill behind the temple and explore some of the many caves where monks meditate.