Things to do in Vavuniya
Vavuniya District has 5 attractions worth your time. Highlights include Archaeological Museum, Vavuniya, Grand Jummah Mosque, Kandaswamy Kovil. Here's what to see and do in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.
Archaeological Museum, Vavuniya
A small regional museum in the town centre displaying Buddhist and Hindu statuary and antiquities excavated across the Vavuniya region.
Grand Jummah Mosque
A landmark town-centre mosque with distinctive onion-shaped golden domes and aqua-tinted tilework rising above the busy bazaar.
Kandaswamy Kovil
A colourful Hindu temple in the heart of Vavuniya dedicated to Lord Murugan, with a golden shrine and an ornately carved gopuram.
Madukanda Vihara (Madukanda Sri Dalada Viharaya)
An ancient Buddhist temple 4 km east of Vavuniya, revered as an early resting place of the Sacred Tooth Relic on its journey to Anuradhapura.
Vavuniya Tank (Vavuniya Kulam)
A large irrigation reservoir on the edge of town, a peaceful spot for sunset and waterbirds away from the bustle of the bazaar.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the top things to do in Vavuniya?
- Popular attractions in Vavuniya include Archaeological Museum, Vavuniya, Grand Jummah Mosque, Kandaswamy Kovil.
- How many attractions are there in Vavuniya?
- We currently list 5 attractions in Vavuniya District.