Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka

Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka

Tissamaharama Sri Lanka

A majestic stupa rises like a white dome above the lush greenery on Sri Lanka’s southern coast. As you move closer, the historic town of Tissamaharama—one of the key cities of the ancient Sinhalese Kingdom of Ruhuna in the 3rd century BC—emerges, surrounded by five scenic lakes. Today, Tissamaharama is one of the main base towns for exploring Yala National Park, and it also offers several cultural highlights worth a visit. From tranquil Tissa Wewa Lake to the Sithulpawwa Rock Temple and Tissa Dagoba, the town’s two most prominent temples have become important spiritual landmarks for hundreds of pilgrims.
Recommended airport
Sigiriya Airport (GIU)
Nearby destinations
  • Hambantota a 25.11 km
  • Yala National Park a 14.65 km
  • Kataragama a 15.95 km