Dematamal ViharayaYala National ParkMuhudu Maha Viharaya - Archaeological SiteGalabedda Biso PondKiri WeheraSellakatharagama Purana Ganapati Kovil
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Wattegama

Wattegama is a town in Monaragala district, Sri Lanka of about 8,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit: 28 buddhist sites, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Dematamal Viharaya, Yala National Park and Muhudu Maha Viharaya - Archaeological Site.

6.7989° N, 81.4808° EPop. 8,000Arugam Bay 49 km

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Within 30 km87 places
Within 50 km112
Must-see53
Notable100
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Dematamal Viharaya, Buddhist site near Wattegama
Must-see

Dematamal Viharaya

Buddhist site · 27 km

Yala National Park, national park near Wattegama
Must-see

Yala National Park

National park · 47 km

Must-see

Muhudu Maha Viharaya - Archaeological Site

Buddhist site · 50 km · Ampara

Places near Wattegama by type

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One day from Wattegama

5 stops, one loop, back by 8:15 pm

240 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Wattegama
  2. Galabedda Biso Pondheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Dematamal ViharayaBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  4. Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalayatemple · 45 min
  5. Yala National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  6. Muhudu Maha Viharaya - Archaeological SiteBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Wattegama
Today’s loopWattegamaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Wattegama

By road

Arugam Bay 49 km · Ella 61 km · Nuwara Eliya 98 km. Directions.

By air

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), Hambantota — about 87 km by road; Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Colombo — about 227 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Wattegama?

Dematamal Viharaya (Buddhist site, about 27 km), Galabedda Biso Pond (heritage site, about 21 km), Yala National Park (national park, about 47 km), Muhudu Maha Viharaya - Archaeological Site (Buddhist site, about 50 km), Kiri Wehera (attraction, about 56 km), Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya (temple, about 57 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Wattegama?

112 places on Spotwander: 28 buddhist sites, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Wattegama?

Kadurugoda Ancient Temple, about 6 km by road; Dimbulagala Aranya Senasanaya (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Wattegama?

Kotiyagala_Wewa - Tank Bund, about 5 km by road; Morabedda Ara Wewa (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wattegama?

Start in Wattegama, visit Galabedda Biso Pond, then Dematamal Viharaya, then Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya, then Yala National Park, then Muhudu Maha Viharaya - Archaeological Site, and drive back — about 240 km by road in all.