Things to do in Ampara
Ampara District has 8 attractions worth your time. Highlights include Arugam Bay Beach and Main Point, Buddhangala Forest Monastery, Deegavapi Raja Maha Viharaya. Here's what to see and do in Ampara, Sri Lanka.
Arugam Bay Beach and Main Point
A palm-backed crescent of golden sand and one of the world's classic right-hand point breaks, the heart of Sri Lanka's east-coast surf scene.
Buddhangala Forest Monastery
A serene forest monastery on rocky outcrops just outside Ampara, dotted with ancient ruins and a white stupa amid the jungle.
Deegavapi Raja Maha Viharaya
An ancient sacred stupa north of Ampara, counted among the sixteen holiest Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka and linked by legend to a visit of the Buddha.
Gal Oya National Park
The only national park in Sri Lanka offering boat safaris, famous for elephants swimming between islands on the vast Senanayake Samudra reservoir.
Kudumbigala Forest Monastery
A remote 3rd-century-BCE cave monastery in the jungle south of Panama, with hundreds of rock shelters and a hilltop stupa offering sweeping views.
Lahugala Kitulana National Park
One of Sri Lanka's smallest national parks, whose reservoirs draw elephants and water birds within easy reach of Arugam Bay.
Magul Maha Viharaya, Lahugala
An ancient ruined temple in the jungle near Lahugala, traditionally said to mark the royal wedding of King Kavantissa and Queen Viharamahadevi.
Pottuvil Lagoon
A mangrove-fringed lagoon a short ride from Arugam Bay, explored by boat safari for elephants, crocodiles and abundant birdlife.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the top things to do in Ampara?
- Popular attractions in Ampara include Arugam Bay Beach and Main Point, Buddhangala Forest Monastery, Deegavapi Raja Maha Viharaya.
- How many attractions are there in Ampara?
- We currently list 8 attractions in Ampara District.