Hill believed to be a piece of the Himalayas dropped by Hanuman when carrying the Sanjeevani herb.
Mythology & Significance
When Lakshmana was wounded in battle, Hanuman flew to the Himalayas to bring the Sanjeevani herb. Unable to identify it, he carried the entire mountain. Rumassala is said to be a piece that fell.
Visit Information
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Best Time to Visit
Sunrise for best views
Suggested Duration
2-3 hours
Dress Code
Hiking attire
Nearby Attractions
Japanese Peace Pagoda
Unawatuna Beach
Galle Fort
Book a Tour to This Site
Visit Rumassala (Sanjeevani Mountain) as part of our comprehensive Ramayana Trail tour package.
Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
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