tours

sithulpawwa

cultural place

Sithulpawwa Rajamaha Viharaya is an ancient Buddhist monastery built in the 2nd century B.C by King Kavantissa. The viharaya contains stupas and cave temples that are used by meditating monks. A large number of rock inscriptions have also been found throughout the vihara complex. All these belonging to the pre-Christian era.

The main stupa has been built by of a rocky mountain providing a marvellous view of Yala from the top.

Distance from Rekawa Lagoon House 92.5km (approximately 2hrs by car)