Travel Guide of Kataragama in Sri Lanka by Influencers and Travelers
Kataragama is a pilgrimage town sacred to Buddhist, Hindu and indigenous Vedda people of Sri Lanka. People from South India also go there to worship. The town has the Kataragama temple, a shrine dedicated to Skanda Kumara also known as Kataragama deviyo. Kataragama is located in the Monaragala District of Uva province, Sri Lanka. It is 228 km ESE of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.
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1 - Tissamaharama
Tissamaharama is a town in Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
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2 - Kirinda
8 km away
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3 - Safaris in Palatupana
12 km away
The leopard is the key attraction to Yala National Park: “Showing the leopard is our mission” Other Animals There are many other animals living inside yala national park where you could see with Sri Lanka Yala Safaris. Some of important animals are: Elephant, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Spotted Deer, Mongoose, Land Monitor, wild buffalo, samba deer, jackal,Jungle Fowls, Peacocks (pea fowls), stalks, Pigeons, Bee Eaters, eagles, kites, Falcons, pelicans, king fishers,Snakes, Beetles, aquatic Beings and many kinds of birds.
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4 - Southern Province
14 km away
The Southern Province of Sri Lanka is one of the nine provinces of Sri Lanka, the first level administrative division of the country.
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5 - Yala National Park
21 km away
Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. The park consists of five blocks, two of which are now open to the public, and also adjoining parks.
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6 - Shore Excursions in Hambantota
24 km away
Enjoy the thrilling adventure of Wildlife with a full day safari tour in Yala National Park which has the highest density of Leopards in the world. You will explore this beautiful national park with so many other animals including sloth bear, elephant, and wild water buffalo with many varieties of endemic Flora and Fauna. You will also enjoy picnic lunch by the beach and spend couple of hours on the beach at leisure before your evening tour for searching leopards. Tour is limited to a maximum of 4 travelers.
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7 - Hambantota
24 km away
Hambantota is the main town in Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. This underdeveloped area was hit hard by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and is undergoing a number of major development projects including the construction of a new sea port and international airport finished in 2013.
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8 - Yala
26 km away
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9 - Archaeology Tours in Palatupana
12 km away
Book this 14 Days private tour, Discover the most beautiful sights in Sri Lanka, from fascinating ancient ruins and beautiful shorelines to exquisite mountainscapes. Most beautiful Destinations,Places to see in sri lanka, Beaches, Wildlife, Waterfalls, Nature, Ancient Cities, beautiful sunsets and more
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10 - Safari Park
34 km away
Ridiyagama Safari Park is 500 acre safari park, zoo in Ridiyagama area of Hambantota District, Sri Lanka. The park was opened to the public on 28 May 2016.
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