The monastery upon the rock of Sithulpawwa is said to have once housed 12,000 monks. With ruins dating back to the 2nd century BC, Sithulpawwa is a unique and fascinating piece of history. There is not much known about it but if you ask your guide they will tell you it goes back over 2,000 years. The windswept little peak of the hill and the beautiful and fascinating ruins are a great place to visit and a great place to take pictures of Yala National Park from a bit of a higher elevation.