Located 240km from Colombo, Hambantota resides
amidst sweeping sandy beaches where outrigger fishing canoes
can be seen dotted in the horizon. More favourable to the independent
traveller, this south coast town is fast becoming a fully fledged
holiday resort and is a perfect base for exploring the nearby
Bundala National Park, temples at Kataragama or Yala National
Park.
Northeast of Hambantota (80km) is Sri Lanka's second most sacred
place of pilgrimage, Kataragama. The many Muslims, Buddhists
and Hindus that make the pilgrimage during July and August come
to see the famous Hindu Shrine (Devale) and Dageba (Buddhist
Pagoda - Kirivehera). Kataragama is a multi-religious sacred
city where the shrine sits among woodland on the banks of the
holy river, Menik Ganga (river of jewels).
Yala hosts Sri Lanka's most reputable wild life safari at Ruhuna
National Park. The park is home to an abundance of mammals where
leopards, crocodiles, elephants, deer, bear, and wild buffalo
can be sighted. The majestic peacock, as well as a huge variety
of other bird species including the flamingo can also be spotted.
The park is hugely diversified with dense jungles, open field
areas, lagoons, rocky habitats and a stunning sea front.
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Please select a hotel/resort:
• The
Oasis Hotel - Hambantota
• Rosen
Renaissance Hotel - Kataragama
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