Ampara

Culture & History

Buddhangala Raja Maha Viharaya

Buddhangala Raja Maha Viharaya is a historic Buddhist monastery that is situated deep in the forests in Ampara.

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Buddhangala Raja Maha Viharaya

Oluvil Lighthouse

Oluvil Lighthouse is situated approximately 12 km south of Kalmunai in the southern east coast of Sri Lanka.

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Oluvil Lighthouse

Pallan Hela

Pallan Hela is a mountain that stands tall over the Gal Oya basin in Inginiyagala in Ampara district.

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Pallan Hela

Piyangala Forest Hermitage

The Piyangala Forest Hermitage is a vast area that consists of ancient ruins of a Buddhist monastric complex located apparoximately 26 km from Ampara.

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Piyangala Forest Hermitage

Rajagala

Rajagala is a heavily forested mountain situated 316 m (1038 ft.) above sea level in Ampara district.

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Rajagala