The Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple in Mahiyangana, Sri Lanka, with a significant historical and religious significance. It is one of the Solosmasthana, the 16 sacred religious locations in Sri Lanka. This temple is believed to be the site of Gautama Buddha's first visit to Sri Lanka.

Loggal Oya Reservoir is located near the border of the Uva and Central Provinces in Sri Lanka. The Rantambe Reservoir and the Loggal Oya River feed this reservoir. It is situated approximately 20 kilometres from the town of Mahianganaya. To reach this reservoir from Kandy, you can travel about 80 kilometres along Mahaweli Raja Mawatha.

Daha Ata Wanguwa, also known as 18 Bends Road, is a famous asphalted drive found in the Central Province, a convenient mountainous region of Sri Lanka, joining Kandy to Mahiyanganaya. The route has a length of 41km, including 17 hairpin curves. . It's also known as 18 hairpin bend road, and several drivers feared it as one of the challenging roads in the country. Though it is renowned as the 18 bend road, people come across only 17 bends in reality as one curve was eliminated long ago after stretching that section of the road. The surface of the road…

Vedda Village in Dambana can be inscribed as one of the most iconic destinations in the Mahiyanganaya and the country itself. The pride of Sri Lankan Heritage, the indigenous tribe of Veddhas, comes from a much older past than prince Vijaya’s landing in the 5th century BC. Archaeological proof intimate that modern Veddha’s Neolithic ancestors inhabited this island as far back as 18,000 BC. On the contrary to popular belief, it is alleged that Veddhas are the origin of the Sinhala race as their language is an ancient dialect of the Sinhala language. Today, the remaining Veddha population is limited…

The park occupies the Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa road and Mahiyangana-Padiyathalawa road in Ampara Buddulla and Polonnaruwa and crosses the border within Eastern and Uva provinces, Sri Lanka. The easiest route from Colombo is via Kurunegala, Habarana, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa and Manamitiya. It is around 265km from Colombo. Degeneration of the pre-Cambrian rock has formed a mature mantle and undulating peneplain, broken by several prominent remnants of erosion (rock lands and ridges). The topographic feature is the 8km long area of the Rocky Mountains in the park's southwest. The location of the park is 58,7850ha. The park was increased in the east from its…

Rathna Ella waterFall is the tallest in the Kandy district and the most widespread waterfall in Sri Lanka. Hasalaka Oya feeds the 101m high Ratna Ella Fall is the tallest Kandy district and the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka. It’s provided by Hasalaka Oya, a tributary of the Mahaweli River that originates from the Knuckles mountain range. The 4 km footpath leading to the falls is entirely hidden by the dense forest where wild monkeys, dears, mongoose, squirrels, and many other dry zone flora and fauna. The waterfall is inside the Victoria, Randenigala and Rantambe sanctuary. Collectively, it’s a great…

Sorabora Wewa is a massive reservoir located in Mahiyangana. In the early days, this reservoir was identified as the ‘Sea of Bintenna’. It is thought to have been made by a giant named “BULATHA”. This majestic site dates back to 120BC. Bulatha is mean by betel chewer, and he was a giant who lived during King Dutugemunu who made the initial dam. Found about half an hour’s drive from the Mahiyanganaya town, Sorabora Wewa is popular among holidaymakers. There are stalls trading sweets and freshly brewed steaming cups of tea or Belimal. You will be delighted to view an endless…