4Km from Wellawaya town on Tissamaharama road. This place can be reached after going about 3 km on the side road in front of Budruvagala School after 4 km. 7 sculptures, which are considered to belong to the 9th and 10th centuries AD, are found at this place. Considered as one of the seven Mahayana sculptures, there is the main Buddha in the center and 3 attendant statues on each side. The main Buddha in the center is about 51 feet tall, and is currently considered the tallest statue in Sri Lanka. The main Buddha seated on a Padma Peetha in Samabhanga posture depicts the Abhaya Mudra on the right. Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, Tara Deity and Prince Sudhana are sculpted between the attendant figures on the right. On the left are the Maitreya Bosat image, the Vajrapani Bodhi animal image and a deity image that is difficult to identify. Lanka can be introduced as a collection of Buddha and Bodhisattva sculptures completed with Mahayana inspiration.
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When asking where to surf in Sri Lanka?
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When asking where to surf in Sri Lanka, the best area of the country to be surfing is the south-west coastline with Hikkaduwa , Hirikeiya,MIrissa beach being the main surf area at this time of year. Hikkaduwa may well be the answer on your fellow traveler’s lips. Located in the southwest of the island it's one of the best-known surf spots in the country, fancy cafes, parties, good vibes everywhere in paradise. but still keeps its charm. During the months of November to April In Esat coast Arugam bay whisky point will have perfect surf points! On the Southwest Coast, there is such a great variety of waves to choose from in close proximity that you can avoid the worst of it if you’re willing to drive around a bit to check the various breaks for the smallest crowds. Getting around in Sri Lanka is always an adventure. You can see lots of amazing wildlife right off the roads, from peacocks to monkeys, to elephants if you’re lucky. Hikkaduwa Hikkaduwa is one
Anuradhapura sacred city (first royal capital of Sri lanka)
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Anuradapura was the first royal capital in Sri Lankan history. It was the period that the foundation for a new civilization that gave the Sinhalese a new face. Sinhala civilization has been described as a harmonious blend of two elements: the dagaba, (temple) the symbol of spiritual progress and the wewa, (water tank). First, it saw the birth of a Buddhist civilization. Buddhism, which was introduced into the island in the 3rd century BCE, gave the islanders a view of life The island became one of the most important strongholds of Buddhism in Asia. Thousands of monks came from the Far East for the foundation ceremony of the Mah Thupa. Anuradhapura was an example of excellence of a Hydraulic Civilization, The Sinhalese mastered the art of building gigantic reservoirs or tanks called wewa. . Anuradhapura itself has three large tanks: Abhaya wewa, Nuvara Vava and Tisa vava. The construction of reservoirs, canals and irrigation channels during this peri od have their excellent examples o
Today Economy In Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka's economy and how they face the economic crisis. Sri Lanka is a very prosperous country which has many resources all around the island!! The main income sources are here is apparel manufacturing, the tourism industry, and the agriculture industry(Ceylon cinnamon, Ceylon tea, coconut products, and many more) all around the island have a fishing industry that could get a big international market! If you eat a mango and throw the seed somewhere it will grow in a few months in Sri Lanka, all year through tropical weather! No off-season for tourists if they want to explore beaches, mountains, waterfalls, and lagoons in another side history, culture, architecture, or Buddhism!! When the crisis hit the local community, was really hard for everyone. No electricity per day 10 hours, no fuel for weeks, no cooking gas for months! But with the new president now we have everything as usual! The young generation did a massive attractive silent protest all around the island which coul
How to get Arugambay by bus
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How to get arugambay by bus! Arugam Bay is a bit dislocated from the standard Sri Lanka Visiting from Trincomalee or Ella is the best options to reach the bay. From down south or hikkaduwa, mirissa,unawatuna, Hiriketiya, Thangalle, Public bus is the most affordable option to go to Arugambay, from Galle bus station every morning 5.15am have a bus to Ampara! They have available seats every day! Its a red color bus and it is parked next to Galle ground! It reach to Weligama 5:50 am You can get the bus by waiting at the main bus stops in Galle to Thangalle! Siyambalanduwa When the bus reach to siyambalanduwa you can get down from the road and catch the bus going to Panama,it will stop in Arugambay! Otherwise, the bus called Ampara through Panama, Cost from galle to siyambalanduwa 950 lkr Siyambalanduwa to arugambay 180 lkr when you get down from Pothuvil you can take tuk tuk to your hotel will cost 700lkr to 1000lkr. The weather at Arugam Bay is mostly sunny all year round, making the lo
Around Hikkaduwa beach
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South west coasts are ideal places for families and friends to meet and usually head to the beach on holidays,The natural noise of crashing waves, where you can walk leisurely along the beach at sunset, enjoy surfing, relax under palm trees during the sun hit you. or sit on a table with crab curry for night’s dinner . Whether snorkeling in crystal clear water or dive on a nearby reef you could lost in here. Hikkaduwa beach Hikkaduwa beach is small beach town which have main three surf points and fancy cafes, night clubs, restaurants, nearby hikkaduwa bus station and train station. after station and town you can pass to south ,coral reef,turtle point then cafes and beautiful beaches till to dodanduwa harbor (4km).It's divided to a few villages · Wewala beach · Narigama beach · Thirangama beach · Kumaraknada dodanduwa [A1] beach Amoung them wewala and narigama beach bit busy and Kumaraknada dodanduwa beach always great for calm
Ultimate in A week
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In advance of ordering. When picking up at the airport lobby, we will hold a sign with your name on it and be easily recognizable. or any Other Locations Requested by Client. We will start our journey by relaxing a day. After long time fly, you might will need to chill in paradise. In the car you get some drinks and snacks, so you are ready to start your experiences. Day 1 After breakfast leaving to Pinnawala Elephant orphanage,and watch Elephant Bath and as your interest Ride on an Elephant around the jungle. when our journey to Sigiriya. Sigiriya we will see as one of the nature’s magnificent creations in Sri Lanka, the rock which is known to have been a fortress kingdom used by King Kassapa. at least we need one day to show you ruins of the fortress and still working water garden with its magical beauty in history. It has more treasury stories from folk lore and I will tell you those things with evidences. You must have to read after Lion rock on our blog, to get to know more folk