Sights in Tissamaharama

Wirawila Tissa Santuary

One of the most picturesque locations to enjoy bird watching. Over 400 species of birds can be seen in this location throughout the migrating period, the natural environment will take your breath away. You can find this sanctuary here.

Tissamaharama Raja Maha Viharaya

This ancient Buddhist temple is one of the four major Buddhist monasteries in Sri Lanka. Believed to be an eminent Buddhist educational center from the 3rd century B.C and 11th century A.D, this viharaya has one of the largest stupas in Sri Lanka. You can find the location here.

Tissa Wewa

One of the most prominent places to visit in Tissamaharama is this reservoir built in the 3rd century B.C, for the purpose of supplying water to this flourishing city. You can also arrange boat rides, or sit and enjoy the beautiful sunset. You can find this location here.

Food & Drinks

Chef Lady Restaurant

A small restaurant built with authentic Sri Lankan style. Amazing food with special flavors and great hospitality by the host. The cost would be about $7-$9 for two people to dine here. For the location of the restaurant click here.

The Falvours Restaurant

The name says it all, this restaurant offers authentic Sri Lankan food and many more to the best of its flavors. It would cost about $10 – $13 for two people to dine here. For the location of the restaurant click here.

Smokey Kitchen

A restaurant built with clay and mud to represent Sri Lankan village style and food cooked in clay pots to bring together the flavor and spices. The cost would be about $10 – $12 per person to dine here. For the location of the restaurant click here.

Accommodation

HOW TO GET TO TISSAMAHARAMA FROM COLOMBO

How to get to Tissamaharama from Colombo by train

You could take the train from Colombo Fort to Beliatta, trains are available daily as there are no direct train routes to Tissamaharama. The journey would last for 3 hours 50 minutes to Beliatta and would cost you around Rs 250 to Rs 480 for second-class (which will most of the time guarantee you a seat). From Beliatta, you could take a taxi or a bus.

How to get to Tissamaharama from Colombo by bus

From the Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus terminal, you could hop on a bus to Katharagama (route 1-12/32). Would cost Rs 280 – Rs. 380, and take around 5 hours 45 minutes. From Katharagama you can take a taxi or a tuktuk to Tissamaharama.

How to get to Tissamaharama from Colombo by taxi

You can also arrange a private vehicle and driver to take you via a rental car or use one of the apps named Uber or Pick me (Sri Lankan app). This is the fastest but most expensive way to travel. It will take approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes from Colombo to Tissamaharama. The ride would cost you around Rs 22,000 – Rs 28,000.

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