The Bubula springs near Bibile consist of three natural wells discharging sixteen liters of water per second. Historically a vital resting point for Kataragama pilgrims, these clear, cool waters offer a constant flow, serving as a tranquil communal bathing site.
To find the 14m Pareiyan Ella Falls travel in the Badalkumbura Buttala Road for 5 km and come to the Old Gamsaba or the Old Village Council Road. Again travel along the right side of the above-mentioned road for a distance about 2 km.
To find the 30m Menik Ganga Dunhinda Ella Falls travel in the Badalkumbura Buttala Road for 5 km and come to the Old Gamsaba or the Old Village Council Road.
The 9m Berry’s Falls is situated in the Monaragala District, in the Bibile Provincial Secretariat in Karagahawela GS area in Helgama.
Elle Wala Ella is a small but beautiful waterfall lying in the Monaragala District on the Ella – Wellawaya Road.
The 11m Naya Kadura Ella Falls fall is situated in Allawaththagoda village in the Monaragala District, in the Bibile Secretariat Division, and the nearest town is Bibile.
Yudaganawa Temple is located close to Buttala on the Wellawaya– Buttala Road. This is one of the largest Stupas in the country and dates back to 2nd century BC. This is believed to be place price Tissa and his brother price Gamini (Later The great king Dutugemunu) had a major battle after the death of his father King Kavanthissa (2 nd century BC)
Seethakanda (Sitakanda, Seetakanda, Sithakanda) aranya is located in the district of Monaragala and is believed to be dating back to time of Polonnaruwa Era ( 1017-1236 AD).
Miella (Myella) Kanda Ancient Caves lies deep inside elephant infested jungles of Monaragala District. The complex is covered with ancient ruins littering a wide area all of which has been destroyed by treasure hunters.
Maligawila Buddha Statue is carved out of a single limestone rock and stands about 14.5 metres high. This is the tallest free standing buddha image in the ancient Sri Lanka. Dambegoda Bodhisattva statue, Another massive statue in the same complex stands 500 meters away.
Uda Tambana lies between Bibile and Monaragala, about 28 km from Monaragala and 33 Km from Bibile. It is believed that this temple goes back to the period of king Devanampiyatissa (250-210 BC).
Dematamal Viharaya is located at Helagama on the Buttala-Okkampitiya road which leads to the Maligawila Buddha Statues. The temple lies about 4 km from the Buttala town. Located in the middle of paddy field, you can see the dark coloured Stupa and the bo-tree surrounded by the green paddy from the road itself.
Buduruwagala is a breathtaking 10th-century masterpiece featuring Sri Lanka’s tallest standing Buddha, towering at 51 feet. Carved into a massive rock resembling a kneeling elephant, these seven Mahayana statues still bear ancient orange pigment. Don’t miss the “medicinal oil” mystery, a flame-shaped cavity that remains perpetually, inexplicably wet.
