Buddhist temples
Sithulpawwa Raja Maha Viharaya
Kataragama, Monaragala District
Historic rock monastery inside the Yala wilderness.
Travel guide
Places to visit in Kataragama
The best places to see in Kataragama: sights, nature, temples and beaches, with opening hours, entry fees and how to get there.
6 places
Buddhist temples
Kiri Vehera
Kataragama, Monaragala District
Important Buddhist dagoba within the Kataragama pilgrimage area.
Waterfalls & rivers
Mountains, hikes & viewpoints
Wedasiti Kanda
Kataragama, Monaragala District
Mountain pilgrimage hike with views over dry-zone surroundings.
Hindu kovils
Wedihiti Kanda Shrine
Kataragama, Monaragala District
Hilltop religious precinct reached by steps on Wedasiti Kanda.
National parks & wildlife
Yala National Park (Monaragala sectors)
Kataragama, Monaragala District
Park landscapes along the district's southern edge; entrance routes vary.