Arugambay Holidays

19/04/2022

Visit Fishing Villages in Arugambay
Arugam Bay has long been a small fishing village and the main livelihood of the residents. All along the main stretch of beach, you’ll see their colorful fishing boats. Walk along the beach in the early mornings to see people heading out to catch fish, or in the afternoon as they are heading in and washing off their boats and catch.

19/04/2022

Shopping In Arugambay

Arugambay besides its beach and surf waves is a great place to shop. Arugmbay boasts of some pretty cool shops.
It’s home to some authentic local brands and local bikini tailors. So if you’re looking to get a dress made or replace your bikinis this is your place!
Directly parallel to the coastline, this hippie town attracting surfer’s and sun seekers is a great place to buy all your unique locally branded clothing. From t-shirts with cute logos, to bohemian floaty dresses, it’s the style hub of Sri Lanka.

30/03/2022

Things to do in Arugambay

Arugambay is a moon-shaped curl of soft sand, is home to a famed point break that many regard as the best surf spot in the country. It’s a…

18/03/2022

Sangaman Kanda Lighthouse

Pottuvil is located in a small village called Sangaman on the Kalmunai road. Located about 3 meters above sea level. Sangaman Kanda Lighthouse was built in 1947. At first its height was 25 feet. It was destroyed in the 2004 tsunami and now remains a light little house with only 15 feet in height. It is the easternmost point of Sri Lanka, Sangaman kanda point. The distance between Colombo (western province of Sri Lanka) & Sangaman kanda point (eastern province of Sri Lanka), that is the width of Sri Lanka.The beaches in this area are as wide as 100 meters in some places.

18/03/2022

Sangamankandy Pilliyar Kovil

In the jungle just a few hundred meters from the main road lies an ancient shrine. It's still in use and it's a nice and quiet place in the jungle. Around it are massive stone hills. The beautiful shrine is also known as jungle Ganesh.
Jungle ganesh is the english translation of this ancient hindu temple situated in Sangamankandy Amparai. There is a lot of history behind this and the temple was said to be a Shiva temple in early times.

15/03/2022

Lahugala Tank
Lahugala Kitulana National Park is one of the smallest national parks in Sri Lanka. Despite its land area, the park is an important habitat for Sri Lankan elephant and endemic birds of Sri Lanka. The national park contains the reservoirs of Lahugala, Kitulana and Sengamuwa and they are ultimately empties to Heda Oya River. Originally it was designated as a wildlife sanctuary on July 1 of 1966. Then the protected area was upgraded to a national park on October 31 of 1980. Lahugala Kitulana is situated 318 km east of Colombo.
North east monsoon persist during the months November to December. Two dry periods last from May to October and January to March. The terrain of the park is flat with occasional rocky outcrops.

14/03/2022

Lahugala Kitulana National Park
Lahugala Kitulana National Park is one of the smallest national parks in Sri Lanka. Despite its land area, the park is an important habitat for Sri Lankan Elephant and endemic birds of Sri Lanka. The national park contains the reservoirs of Lahugala, Kitulana and Sengamuwa and ultimately empties to Heda Oya River. It was designated as a wildlife sanctuary on July 1st 1966 and then the protected area was upgraded to a national park on October 31st 1980. Lahugala Kitulana is situated 318 kms east of Colombo.
The annual rainfall of the area is about 1,650 millimeters. Northeast monsoon continues during the months November to December and the two dry periods last from May to October and January to March. The terrain of the park is flat with occasional rocky outcrops. Nearby is Magul Maha Vihara built for the occasion of the marriage of King Kavantissa to Princess Viharamahadevi. Later the Vihara is believed to be offered to the Sangha community. The national park’s vegetation is classified into Sri Lanka dry-zone dry evergreen forests. Dominant grass species Sacciolepis interrupta is a main food source for elephants.
This national park is used by elephants traditionally as a feeding ground. A herd of 150 is attracted by Sacciolepis interrupta grass which is common around the Lahugala tank. Endemic Toque Macaque, Tufted Gray Languor, Sloth Bear, Golden Jackal, Rusty-spotted Cat, Fishing Cat, Sri Lanka Leopard, Wild Boar, Indian Muntjac, Sri Lankan Axis Deer, Sri Lankan Sambar Deer, Indian Pangolin and Indian Hare are the other mammals found in the park. Many wetland birds found in Lahugala Kitulana include Great White Pelican, purple heron, Painted Stork, Lesser Adjutant, Anas spp., White-bellied Sea Eagle, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, Common Kingfisher, Stork-billed Kingfisher, and White-throated Kingfisher. Spot-billed Pelican, Asian Openbill and Woolly-necked Stork are also recorded visiting the wetland. Last recorded sighting of Knob-billed Duck, now thought be extinct in Sri Lanka, occurred here. Red-faced Malkoha and Sri Lanka Spur Fowl are two endemic birds that occur in the park.
The Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society has initiated a project to establish an electric fence to protect four villages near the southern boundary of the park. Poaching, logging, fuel wood collection, grazing are the prominent threats to the park.

14/03/2022

Hulannuge Tharulengala Rajamaha Viharaya
Hulan Nuge Tharulengala Raja Maha Viharaya ( Tharulengala Forest Hermitage) on a 633 feet high rocky hill called Karadahela in Lahugala Divisional secretariat in Ampara district is a fine example of the grandeur of the ancient Digamdulla heritage. Built by King Kanvantissa before the 2nd centenary BC it has been developed constantly throughout the ancient Eastern history.
This temple has been known as the Karadahela Viharaya and as Habutugala Viharaya in the ancient past. Currently functioning as a forest hermitage, today this temple covers over 20 acers of thick jungle scattered with stone ruins long since buried with time. Unfortunately no proper excavations have been carried out on this site by the Archaeology Department.
Today, the area is administrated by the Chief Prelate of the Kudumbigala forest monastery. Kudumbigala is about 40 kms west of the Kumana forest sanctuary in the Yala East National Park, dates back to the Third Century and was a reputed Buddhist monastery in the East.
Hulan Nuge Tharulengala Raja Maha Viharaya ( Tharulengala Forest Hermitage) has two unique attractions. The temple house A 41 foot reclining Buddha Statue Made out of bricks and clay which is considerd the 2nd oldest reclining buddha statue in the country. This statue lies in a drip ledge cave which is 175 feet long, 41 feet deep and 31 feet high drip ledged cave which serves as the main image house at the entrance of the temple. Unfortunately this statue has not escaped the treasure hunters and has been badly damaged by them.
Once the plastered and mural adorned inner walls and ceilings of this cave had given away to the perils of time revealing earlier drawings of Vedda community, who had called the caves their home prior to the construction of the monastery. The drawings include scenes of hunting, war and animal flocks, suggesting a pre historic life style that was long lost. The entrance to the cave is adorned with a simple rock carved stairway and a moonstone that lie in ruins today.

11/03/2022

Cycling Tour
Bicycle tours across the village is the easiest way to gather community experience and observe the numerous intricacies of nature and culture. In addition to being a healthy endeavor bike touring could liberate you to experience a substantial dose of the village’s serenity of life. Bicycles are available daily for rent at our front office

11/03/2022

Buduruwagala, Wellawaya
Buduruwagala is ancient Buddhist temple in wellawaya,Sri Lanka.Buduruwagala is located about four miles southeast of Wellawaya in Monaragala district. It dates back to 9th or 10th century.The carvings with seven statues are believed to be coming from Mahayana school of thoughts. The gigantic Buddha statue still has its original robe and some orange strips that reminds us once it was brightly painted. The central of the three figures to the Buddha's right is thought to be the Buddhist mythological figure-the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara.

09/03/2022

Ellewala Ella (Waterfall)
Ellewala Ella is a small but beautiful waterfall lying in the Monaragala District accessible from the Ella – Wellawaya Road. This waterfall lies hidden inside the jungle about 5 km from Wellawaya Town.
The LCWF list the Ellewala Falls in Ratnapura District. This may be either a mistake or a different but unknown Elle Wala Waterfall. The Ellewala Ella listed here belongs to the Monaragala District.
Coming from Wellawaya, travel 3 km on the Ella Road to reach the Rathmal Vehera Ancient Temple. Take the road opposite to the temple which will lead to the waterfall. Last few kilo meters are said be rough and not suitable for a vehicle with low ground clearance. You may need 4 wheel drive vehicle or a tuk tuk. To reach the fall, you will need to walk few hundred meters in to the jungle.

09/03/2022

Biso Pokuna Galabedda
Stays of a palace sophisticated lies at the village of Galabedde 10.5 km towards Monaragala upon the Pottuvil street. This features an appealing sluice gate, ponds, moats, ramparts and the stays of a palace consideration in direction of being the regional princess Sugala Devi, courting again in the direction of the 12th Century. The pool of the princess within the palace back garden is a person of the masterpieces of historical Sinhala architecture.
The pool is produced out of robust rock with 4 h2o inlets in opposition to 4 facets. The h2o flows in just the pond throughout the mouth of the legendary creature, Makara. This vacationer attractiveness is a remarkable spot for travelers who appear inside of Sri Lanka towards check out the miracles of historic monuments. Biso Pokuna is an archaeological site which includes the stays of a palace and a remarkable powerful rock pond which intended for princess “Sugala” within just 12th-century Advertisement. There upon dry season, consequently no water at all, yet looks about 10 feet or as a result deep. Worthy of going to this masterpiece exactly expend a number of minutes of your year.