Best Things to Do on a Rumassala Forest Walk Rumassala forest walk guide — a legend-linked forest hill near Unawatuna and Galle, with coastal viewpoints and a Ramayana connection.
Local legend ties the hill to a fragment of the Himalayas, said to have been dropped here by Hanuman while carrying medicinal herbs.
A white Buddhist stupa at the top of the hill, built as a peace monument, with sweeping coastal views over Unawatuna and Galle.
The trail starts from Unawatuna, a short ride from Galle Fort.
A moderate walk up Rumassala's forested slopes to the Japanese Peace Pagoda, with coastal views over Unawatuna bay.
