Weerawila Reservoir (වීරවිල වැව)
Weerawila Reservoir is the biggest reservoir in the Tissamaharama area. It is fed by the Kirindi Oya. This reservoir was reconstructed during the period of Governor Sir Hugh Clifford (1925-27).
Hambantota District
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Bandagiriya Wewa Reservoir (බඳගිරිය වැව)
Bandagiriya Wewa is situated 20 km from Hambanthota towards the interior of the country. It has not yet been ascertained as to who had constructed this reservoir.
The Mystery of Ussangoda National Park (උස්සන්ගොඩ ජාතික වන උද්යානය)
Ussangoda is a striking coastal plateau near Ambalanthota, known for its unusual red soil, sparse vegetation, and sweeping ocean views. Surrounded by legends linking it to a meteor strike and the Pushpaka Vimana of Ravana, the site today forms part of Ussangoda National Park, attracting visitors with its unique landscape and dramatic sunsets.
Mahapelessa Madunagala Hot springs (මහපැලැස්ස මදුනාගල උනු දිය ලිං)
Mahapelessa (Madunagala) Hot springs is one of the major tourists attractions in the southern part of the country. Lying in the middle of paddy fields this area was frequented by elephants until about 10 year ago.
Sapugahadola Ella Falls / Ranmale Biso Ella (සපුගහදොල ඇල්ල)
The sources of this 12m-high Sapugahadola Ella (Ranmale Biso Ella/ Sapugaharoda) fall are the brooks flowing down the Rammale mountain range. It flows on to the Warapitiya Reservoir and then the Kirma River.
Hambantota Abarana Ella Falls (හම්බන්තොට ආභරණ ඇල්ල)
Hambantota Abarana Ella Falls is located off the Pelmadulla-Embilipitiya-Nonagama Highway about 12 miles away, near Hedawinna-Pallerotte from where a deviation has to be made off the Muravasihena Branch Irrigation Field Channel.
Bundala National Park (බුන්දල ජාතික වනෝද්යානය)
Bundala National Park is a premier RAMSAR wetland and UNESCO biosphere reserve in Sri Lanka’s semi-arid southeast. Renowned for hosting over 20,000 migratory birds, including Greater Flamingos, its diverse lagoons and scrublands also shelter unique, smaller-statured elephants and four endangered sea turtle species, offering a serene, crowd-free safari experience.
Yala Strict Nature Reserve : Inside Yala Block 2 (යාල දැඩි ස්වභාවික රක්ෂිතය)
Yala Strict Nature reserve lies insode Block 2 of Yala and lies between the Manik Ganga and the Kumbukkan Oya which is a designated Strict Natue Reserve and access to this area is only through special permission.
Godawaya Prehistoric Site (ප්රාග් ඓතිහාසික ගොඩවාය)
A human skeleton, estimated to be at least 7000 years old, several other pre-historic stone tools including animal remains have been unearthed from the Godawaya (Godavaya) archeological site in Ambalantota.
Wasala Walawwa by the Tangalle Bay : A Bangasala of History
Bastian Jayawardena who had escorted Ehelapola Maha Adikaram to Mauritius is the builder of this Wasala Walawwa during the first decade of the 20th Century.
Tissamaharama Tissa Wewa: The First Oblique Dam in the World (තිස්සමහාරාම තිස්ස වැව)
The Tissa Wewa is one of the largest ancient irrigation tanks constructed the 3rd Century is considered the first Oblique Dam in the world
Tissamaharama Rajamaha Viharaya (තිස්සමහාරාම විහාරය)
This massive Tissamaharama Stupa (Tissamaharamaya) is believed to be built by King Mahanaga in the 3rd century BC or King Kavanthissa in the 1st century BC and is the largest stupa in the ancient southern kingdom.
Sithulpawwa Rajamaha Viharaya
Lying inside the elephant infested Yala National Park, Sithulpawwa Rajamaha Viharaya has been home to over 12,000 Arhath Bhikkus in the 1st century AD
Sandagirigodella of Tissamaharama (සඳගිරිගොඩැල්ල)
At the entrance to this Sandagirigodella site stands a mass of ruins in stone. Some standing monolithic pillars. Next to it lies the Pilimage (Image House).
Ramba Rajamaha Viharaya at Ambalantota – රම්බා රජමහා විහාරය
History of Ramba Rajamaha Viharaya ancient monastery complex dates back from the period of 2nd-3rd century BC of King Devanampiyatissa’s reign to the 4th-10th century of Polonnaruwa and even the Ruhuna rata period of time,
Debarawewa Paschimarama Rajamaha Viharaya (දෙබරවැව පශ්චිමාරාම රජමහා විහාරය)
Debarawewa Paschimarama Rajamaha Viharaya is situated on the bank of Kirindi Oya, by the side of the Weerawila-deberawewa main road. Construction of this temple is attributed to King Mahanaga of the 3 rd century BC.
Padikemgala Raja Maha Viharaya (පඩිකෙම්ගල පුරාණ විහාරය)
Padikemgala Raja Maha Viharaya in Hambantota is an ancient forest hermitage famous for its stone frieze of Sujatha and a restored Bodhi Ghara. This archaeological site features unique lion-headed gargoyles and a multi-hooded cobra guard stone.
Kirinda Viharamahadevi Raja Maha Viharaya (කිරින්ද රජමහා විහාරය)
Explore the Kirinda Viharamahadevi Raja Maha Viharaya, a breathtaking coastal temple dedicated to Queen Viharamahadevi. Perched on a rocky outcrop, this sacred site commemorates her heroic sea journey and offers panoramic ocean views, blending deep historical significance with stunning natural beauty.
Kataragama Devalaya & Kiri Vehera (කතරගම දේවාලය හා කිරි වෙහෙර)
Kataragama is one of the few places in Sri Lanka which is worshipped by most of the popular religious people in Sri Lanka. According to the Buddhists, Katragama is one of the 16 places visited by Buddha (solos maha stana) during his 3 visits to Sri Lanka.
Godawaya Gotha Pabbatha Rajamaha Viharaya – Ambalantota (අම්බලංතොට ගෝත පබ්බත රජමහා විහාරය)
Rising above the ancient port of Godawaya, Gotha Pabbatha Rajamaha Viharaya reveals a world where kings, monks, and maritime trade converged. From royal tax grants to remarkable statues and customs seals, this 2nd-century BCE cliff-top monastery offers a rare glimpse into Sri Lanka’s early maritime history.