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Monaragala is the second largest and one of the main agricultural districts in Sri Lanka. Monaragala has a lot to offer including wildlife, ancient architecture, water reservoirs. Buduruwagala is the major attraction in the area.

Where to stay, Places to eat and Things to do in Monaragala

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Ancient Heritage and Religious Sites

Having been connected to powerful ancient Kings & Rulers including King Dutugemunu, King Saddathissa, Queen Sugala, Monaragala has got a rich collection of ancient heritage sites to offer.

Biso Pokuna Read more »

Biso Pokuna is an ancient pond believed to be used by the powerful warrior Queen Sugala who ruled Ruhunu Rata in the 12th-century.

Kataragama Temple Read more »

Kataragama is one of the holiest towns in Sri Lanka.

Katharagama Kiri Wehera Read more »

Kataragama Kiri Vehera is among the 16 most sacred Buddhist places in Sri Lanka, hallowed by the visits of Gautama Tathagata.

Kebiliththa Devalaya Read more »

Kebiliththa is believed to be the present territory of God Kataragama or Kataragama Deviyo.

Wedihiti Kanda Read more »

A shrine dedicated to God Kataragama built on top of a 2500 feet high rock about 1.5 kilometers away from the Tissa - Kataragama Road.

Sella Kataragama Read more »

Sella Kataragama is one of the largest and holiest shrines dedicated to the God Ganesh, God of wisdom and the younger brother of God Kataragama.

Buduruvagala Read more »

A collection of buddhist figures carved into a massive rock during the 9th and 10th centuries, Buduruwagala is a not to miss place in Sri Lanka.

Yudaganawa Temple Read more »

A stupa built on their battleground by Prince Gemunu and Shaddhatissa after making peace between them. The stupa is in a ruined state with only the bottom third remaining with massive trees grown on top.

Yudaganawa Wewa Read more »

A massive lake spreaded across 150 acres, built in the 3rd-century BC.

Maligawila Buddha statue Read more »

The tallest freestanding 7th-century Buddha statue, depicting the Asisa Mudra.

Dematamal Viharaya Read more »

An ancient temple built in the 2nd-century BC, which provided refuge to Prince Saddathissa after losing the battle against his brother Dutugemunu.

Wildlife, Nature & Water Reservoirs

Monaragala is one of the main water sources in Sri Lanka, and has a high biodiversity. Many important rivers including Menik Ganga, Gal Oya, Kumbukkan Oya and Kirindi Oya start from Monaragala.

Gal Oya National Park Read more »

A high biodiversity park with about 32 species of mammals and 150 species of birds, it is the main catchment area for the Senanayaka Samudraya.

Senanayake Samudraya Read more »

With a capacity of 950 million cubic meters of water this is the largest and the most iconic irrigation project in Sri Lanka.

Elle Wala Waterfall Read more »

Truly a beautiful waterfall with a natural pool formed at its foot.

Weheragala Reservoir Read more »

Located in the Yala Block V and also known as the Manik Ganga reservoir, this water reservoir is built by damming Manik Ganga.

Yala National Park Sri Lanka Read more »

Yala is the second largest national park in Sri Lanka, Yala is home to many mammals, birds and reptiles including a number of endemic species.