If your next vacation includes a wild ride down the rustic roads of the Yala National Park, Tissamaharama is perhaps the best fit for an accommodation spot. With many sightseeing opportunities and adventurous expeditions, Tissamaharama will offer a bundle of exciting activities for travellers to engage in.
Where to Stay
Wildlife exploits in the south would require lodging in Tissamaharama or Kataragama hotels that are conveniently located within a reachable distance of the Yala National Park. Offering authentic Sri Lankan experiences, Kithala Resort is conveniently located 50 minutes away from Yala. However, if you seek a more rugged adventure, there are plenty of treehouse lodgings and campsites in the wild to choose from.
An Ancient Temple
A visit to Tissamaharama would not be complete without exploring an ancient Buddhist temple complex in Sri Lanka, Buduruwagala. Dating back to the 10th century, the temple is believed to have been a Mahayana school of thought, comprising seven statues with traces of orange streaks that suggest it was once brightly painted in nature’s hues.
A Visit to the Yala National Park
The Yala National Park, carrying the highest leopard density in the world is a must-visit wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka, easily accessible from Tissamaharama. Let your jungle cruise dreams take shape as leopards, elephants, sloth bears, spotted deer, sambars, peacocks, crocodiles and 215 bird species roam freely around you.
Pilgrimage to Kataragama
Regardless of religion, many Sri Lankan devotees carry a deep connection with the Kataragama Temple. A shrine dedicated to the Kataragama Deviyo and the ancient Kiri Vehera Buddhist stupa is a few drawing reasons for numerous pilgrims to fill the holy grounds of Kataragama. A popular tradition of most pilgrims to Kataragama is to cleanse themselves in the divine waters of the Menik River.
