Ampara District  is one of the 25 districts of Sri Lanka, the second-level administrative divisions of the country. The district is administered by a District Secretariat headed by a District Secretary (previously known as a Government Agent) appointed by the central government of Sri Lanka. The capital of the district is the town of Ampara. The district was carved out of the southern part of Batticaloa District in April 1961.

Ampara is the main town of Ampara District, governed by an Urban Council. It is located in the Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, about 360 km east of Colombo and approximately 60 km south of Batticaloa. Mainly 15 villges in Ampara District.

Climates of  Ampara

In Ampara, the summers are hot and overcast; the winters are short, warm, wet, and mostly cloudy; and it is oppressive year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 75°F to 93°F and is rarely below 72°F or above 96°F.

Traveling from Colombo to Ampara

Ampara has many tourism places and beautiful, Eye-pleasing views, places to visit.  If you come for the vacation there are many hotels, Resorts and so many Historical places and so many outdoor activities to do for your enjoying. 

If you are planning a vacation in Ampara. You want to reach Colombo from Ampara, the best way is by Bus or Train. Then you will be able to experience the beauty of the surroundings. Or you can use private vehicles. Add it to your list of places to visit if you're looking for a chilled out, relaxing few days in Sri Lanka.

Top Attractions in Ampara

Ampara has so many places to visit.

• Buddhangala Monastery (6km)
• Gamini-Thissa Monastery Complex in Mottagala (9.2km)
• Owagiriya Ancient Monastery (18.6km)
• Ancient Deegawapiya (18.6km)
• Gal Oya National Park (21km)
• Senanayaka Samudraya of Inginiyagala (23km)
• Pallan Hela Mountain (23km)
• Piyangala Forest Hermitage (26.1km)
• Mullikulamalai (26.9km)
• Gonagolla Monastery (27.2km)
• Samangala Forest Hermitage (27.6km)
• Jayanthi Wewa (35.1km)
• Veheragala Temple (31.6km)
• Ancient Veheragala of Pulukunawa (31.6km)
• Kotaveheragala (31.6km)
• Pannathgoda Purana Raja Maha Viharaya (34.7km)
• Nagapabbatha Monastery (40.7km)

Other Attractions little far from Ampara

• Sangamankanda Point (55.3km)
• The Steaming Hot Water Wells of Mahaoya (64.7km)
• Henanegala Len Viharaya (69.2km)
• Tharulengala Monastery (73.3km)
• Arugambay & Pottuvil Point (75.4km)
• Lahugala Kitulana Forest Reserve (81km)
• Magul Maha temple (Magul Maha viharaya) (82.6km)
• Neelagiri Stupa (83.2km)
• Nagapabbatha Monastery (83.8km)
• Shasthrawela (85.1km)
• The Dagger Clawed People (89.9km)
• Camping in Kumana National Wildlife Santuarty (89.9km)
• Maduru Oya National Wildlife Park (91.1km)
• Kudumbigala Monastery (103km)
• Okanda Beach (107km)
• Okanda Devalaya ( A Destination of Mass Pilgrim) (107km)
• Kudagala Forest Reserve & Monastery (109km)
• Henanigala Panchawasa Raja Maha Viharaya (111km)
• Nuwaragala (135km)
• Dome Houses (157km)
• Kebiliththa Devalaya (159km)

Pottu Vill Point

Pottuwil point is an unspoiled surfing paradise, an almost virgin beach that has a sandy bottom with deep and heavy current pull. It’s a whisky point situated on the eastern shore of Sri Lanka which is situated 6km from Arugam Bay. It’s an exposed point break with awesome constant surf. This well-known surf point has clean surfable waves who prefer longer rides in light wind conditions. Usually, surfers are busy here in the summer and it’s the best beach for beginners as well as professionals. But, this is highly recommended for someone who is waiting to catch is his first wave.

Gal Oya National Park

Lying in the southeast of Sri Lanka, an unpolluted natural sanctuary in the west of Ampara, Gal Oya National Park remaining with its aesthetic beauty. 25,000 hectares of fecund sempervirent forests with open savannas lie along the lake, Senanayaka Samudra. It is the largest inland water body in Sri Lanka with little islands peppered on the surface. This quiescent calm conciliatory environment, unique perspective of nature makes you feel lives in a paradise on earth. Teeming lives around here including 30 species mammals, 150 species of birds canopy the blue sky just like an awning.

Outdoor Activities in Ampara

Gal oya Safari         

Gal Oya National Park is a place wildlife enthusiasts shouldn’t miss. Supporting a dazzling diversity of wildlife including elephant, leopard, sloth bear, deer and heard of water buffaloes, the national park attracts safari-lovers around the world, offering them a premium wild-watching holiday experience.

Bringing you excellent bird-watching encounters, the park is famous for its rich bird life. Among them, Spot-billed Pelican, Red-faced Malkoha, Cormorant, Oriental Darter, Grey Heron, Duck, Sea Eagle, and Grey-headed Fish Eagle are common sights you can catch during your Gal Oya safari.

March to July, being the best time to go on a Gal Oya safari spotting the wildlife, the national park promises you photo-worthy animal sightings.

Hop on a Gal Oya safari and discover the diversity of terrain, which is a mix of savanna and mountainous grasslands, dense shrublands and tropical forests searching for animals.

Avoid the dust and chaos of a jeep safari and explore the biodiversity at close quarters, in a boat floating on glistening still water of Senanayaka samudraya reservoir. Enjoy an adventurous safari at Gal Oya national park in Sri Lanka with us!

Ampara Hospitals

Ampara Hospital is a government hospital in Ampara, Sri Lanka. It is controlled by the central government in Colombo. As of 2010 it had 476 beds. The hospital is sometimes called Ampara General Hospital or Ampara District General Hospital.

Ampara Hotels

Ampara hotels are reasonably priced though a popular tourist’s destination. There are with all modern amenities.