Visiting Weheragala Temple
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Walk clockwise around stupas and take off your shoes in prayer halls.
- Do not point your feet at images of the Buddha.
Best time
October to March. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Weheragala Temple
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How to reach Weheragala Temple
From Polonnaruwa
About 33 km by road (26 km straight line). Directions · places near Polonnaruwa
From Sigiriya
About 62 km by road (50 km straight line). Directions · places near Sigiriya
From Batticaloa
About 71 km by road (57 km straight line). Directions · places near Batticaloa
Coordinates 7.74646, 81.15678. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Weheragala Temple?
October to March. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
How far is Weheragala Temple from Polonnaruwa?
Weheragala Temple is about 33 km by road from Polonnaruwa (26 km straight line), 62 km from Sigiriya and 71 km from Batticaloa. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Weheragala Temple?
Nearby: Wasgamuwa National Park (sanctuary, 33 km), Vatadage (fort, 35 km), Dalada Maluva - ( Polonnaruwa) (fort, 35 km), Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (fort, 35 km), Rankoth Vehera (fort, 36 km), Gal Viharaya (Buddhist site, 37 km).
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