Would you like to discover the monuments of southern Sri Lanka? At Sijali Lake Lodge, you don’t just enjoy a comfortable natural setting and a chance to meet the local community. We also offer excursions to the most important cultural sites near Yala National Park.
Excursions to Tissamamaharama
Tissamaharama is a lively and touristic city with many shops and restaurants. It is also an important cultural place in Sri Lanka. Indeed, you are going on an excursion to the ancient capital of the kingdom of Ruhuna, dating back to the third century BC. After fifteen minutes of enjoying the splendid landscapes, you reach one of the major monument for Buddhists on the island. With your guide, you will then appreciate the size of Raja Maha Vihara, the largest stupa in southern Sri Lanka.
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Discover Kirinda
It only takes about fifteen minutes by air-conditioned taxi to reach Kirinda from Sijali Lake Lodge. By crossing sumptuous landscapes, you can enjoy a comfortable excursion in the heart of unspoilt nature. Visit first the magnificent Vihara Maha Devi Temple. Then discover a great standing Buddha there as well as a pretty stupa perched on a rock. After enjoying the breathtaking view, you can enjoy the deserted beaches far from any tourist development.
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Excursions to Kataragama
Holy city of Sri Lanka, Kataragama is less than thirty minutes by air-conditioned taxi from Sijali Lake Lodge. Although every summer the Kataragama Festival attracts thousands of pilgrims and visitors, the city enjoys a high level of animation throughout the year. You will then visit the splendid temple of Kathirkamam. This site is revered by Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims on the island. You continue your excursion through Kiri Vehera, a stupa probably dating from the sixth century BC.