Joanna James
Sri Lanka is a nation blessed beyond belief. The country is not only abundantly covered in natural vistas, but it is also home to many ancient cities. Of these cities, Tissamaharama is certainly one of the places that should be at the top of your list during your travels.
One of the best things about a place like Tissamaharama is its vicinity to one of the most popular and diverse national parks in the country. The Yala National Park, which is just a quick 30 min ride from the Tissamaharama town is an ideal place to detour during your travels. Filled to the brim with leopards, elephants, sloth bears and a ton of other fauna, flora and birdlife, this is the best way to experience Sri Lankan wildlife.
If you are staying at a Tissamaharama hotel such as the Kithala Resort you will find yourself a little drive away from one of Sri Lanka's ancient monasteries. Said to be over several centuries old, the viewpoints are seen from atop its rock makes the journey well worth it and a joy for kids who may enjoy travelling through new environments and climbing huge granite rocks.
When it comes to Sri Lanka, one of the other things that make this nation so exciting to visit is how waterfalls are scattered across the landscapes. Regarded as the second-largest waterfall in Sri Lanka, the waterfall is a popular stop for many people travelling down to Tissamaharama from the hill country. Many people will choose to take a break at the location to enjoy the little water pools that have formed and if they are lucky, a few elephants may show up during the nights.
The Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara may be one of the most recognized temples in the country and amongst Buddhists across the globe. It is typically considered to be a highlight of any pilgrimage given its standing as one of the four ancient Buddhist monasteries in Sri Lanka. It is believed that this is the place that was blessed by the Buddha himself during his third visit to the nation.
It is also a huge draw for tourists who enjoy spending the day exploring the stupa and the Tissamaharama Dagoba.
If the heat in Tissamaharama gets a bit too intense then the best thing to do would be to head to the coast of Kirinda. This idyllic getaway is quite picture perfect with the postcard-worthy beaches and the Buddhist shrines atop the nearby rocks. If you are an enthusiast of snorkelling or diving then you are in for a treat. This area has several top-notch diving spots namely, the Little and Great Basses wrecks and the best time to visit is something during March and April making this the best activity for those looking to kick off the start of summer.
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