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- Tissamaharama, located 260 km south of Colombo was the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Ruhuna. Five reservoirs named Tissa Wewa, Yoda Wewa, Weerawila Wewa, Pannegamuwa Wewa, and Debarawewa Wewa are part of the ancient irrigation system in the area. Ancient Tissamaharama temple is at the heart of the city. Fascinating beaches, important natural attractions of Bundala and Yala national parks, and ancient ruins are surrounded in Tissamaharama.
- Tissamaharama, located 260 km south of Colombo was the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Ruhuna. Five reservoirs named Tissa Wewa, Yoda Wewa, Weerawila Wewa, Pannegamuwa Wewa, and Debarawewa Wewa are part of the ancient irrigation system in the area. Ancient Tissamaharama temple is at the heart of the city. Fascinating beaches, important natural attractions of Bundala and Yala national parks, and ancient ruins are surrounded in Tissamaharama.
MOST STRIKING FEATURES
- Tissamaharama temple was one of the four main Buddhist monasteries in ancient Sri Lanka. It is said that Lord Buddha was consecrated Tissamaharama temple during his third visit to Sri Lanka. If you are there you will be able to understand how Buddhist temples influence the coordination of water management, ritual performance, and village settlement as you are witnessing the temple, paddy field around the temple, adjoining water tank, and village.
What To See & Do
Wildlife safari, Yala national park
- Wildlife safari at Yala national park would be the most famous activity done...
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Wildlife safari, Bundala national park
- Bundala national park is heaven for bird watching enthusiasts during the...
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Wildlife safari, Lunugamvehera national park
- Lunugamvehera National Park has served as a corridor for elephants to migrate between...
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Martello Tower, Hambantota
- Martello Tower, Hambantota was one of the few forts built by the British in...
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Situlpawwa temple
- Situlpawwa temple is located inside the Yala National Park, 28 km north of...
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Kataragama temple
- Kataragama is a pilgrimage town famous not only Sri Lanka but also South India. That is due...
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Kirinda temple, Archaeological ruins
- Kirinda temple and many archaeological ruins have situated around a 10 km...
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Mirijjawila Botanical Garden
- Mirijjawila Botanical Garden is located 36 km south of Tissamaharama. It is a...
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Great Basses Reef, Little Basses Reef, Lighthouses
- “Maha Ravana” and “Kuda Ravana” lighthouses (Great Basses and Little Basses)...
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Off-road adventure, Yala block – II
- Block – II of the Yala national park is located between Yala block – I and...
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