Kataragama is a pilgrimage town sacred to Buddhist, Hindu and indigenous Vedda people of Sri Lanka. People from South India also go there to worship. The town has the Kataragama temple, a shrine dedicated to Skanda Kumara also known as Kataragama deviyo.

Climates of Kataragama                                    

It has high temperatures all year round ranging between 29°C (85°F) and 31°C (88°F). Which months have the greatest rainfall in Kataragama? Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October and November.

Traveling from Colombo to Kataragama

Kataragama has many tourism places and beautiful, Eye-pleasing views, places to visit. Especially you can visit Kataragama Dewalaya. 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 Kataragama. You want to reach from Colombo to Kataragama, 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 Kataragama

• Kataragama
• Forest Trails
• Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
• Tissa Wewa
• Sella Kataragama Temple
• Sithulpawwa Rock Temple
• Lunugamvehera National Park

Kataragama Temple

Kataragama is a temple complex dedicated to Buddhist guardian deity “Kataragama deviyo” and Hindu War God Kathirkamam. It is one of the few religious sites in Sri Lanka that is venerated by Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and the Vedda people.

Lunugamvehera National Park

Tanamalwila based Lunugamvehera National Park is an ultimate place to visit near Kataragama in Sri Lanka. This park is easily accessible to all major places of Sri Lanka by roadways. Tourists flock here almost every day. Established in 1995, this park cum sanctuary is home to many wildlife species. Take for example its elephant corridor, rest habitats and of course the dense evergreen forestry of Weera, Pallu, Teak, Eucalyptus, Kon which makes it a great location to explore. Different varieties of wildlife animals, as well as birds, are witnessed here.

Sithulpawwa Rock Temple

The sacred place of eminence, Sithulpawwa Rock Temple is a big landmark in Sri Lanka’s Tissamaharama near Kataragama. This ancient Buddhist monastery is always filled with devotees and is counted among one of the best places to visit in Kataragama, Sri Lanka. Its presence since the 2nd century has turned South-eastern Sri Lanka’s Hambantota District a popular site for religious exploration. Location of this temple at a distance of mere 18 kilometers from Katharagama pilgrimage center makes it easily accessible. Ancient King Kavantissa had built this rock temple on the hills.

Outdoor Activities in Kataragama

Yala Safari

Nature lovers can hardly miss the Yala Safari to spend good times in and around the Yala National Park of Sri Lanka nearby Kataragama. An expert team of guides is involved to make the Yala National Park visit a memorable one for visitors and to remember their park tour for the lifetime. The safari tour is awesome and best of an adventure trip while travelers are shown the leopards and several other beasts such as elephants, sloth bear, wild boar, spotted deer, mongoose, land monitor, wild buffalo, sambar deer, and jackal to name a few from close proximity.

Jeep Safari

You can watch surroundings in Kataragama with a Jeep. you can watch all the places in Kataragama.

Kataragama in Sri Lanka Map

You can get more information about Kataragama refer in Srilanka map. For examples Katargama Hotels, Historical places and lot of things.

Kataragama is located in the Monaragala District of Uva province, Sri Lanka. It is 228 km ESE of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.

Kataragama History

Kataragama has a huge history. The town was popular as a place of pilgrimage for Hindus from India and Sri Lanka by the 15th century. The popularity of the deity at the Kataragama temple was recorded by the Pali chronicles of Thailand such as Jinkalmali in the 16th century.

Kataragama Deviyo & Kataragama Perehera

Kataragama deviyo is a guardian deity of Sri Lanka. A popular deity who is considered to be very powerful, shrines dedicated to Kataragama deviyo are found in many places of the country. Kataragama god wife is “Wallli Amma”.

The Kataragama Perehera is held in the months of July/August and is a festival that coincides with the new Moon in the Esala month. This two-week Perahera attracts thousands - Hindus and Buddhists -, many of who make the pilgrimage on foot from as far afield as Jaffna in Sri Lanka's northern peninsula.

Kataragama Hotels

Kataragama is a beautiful Area. If you’re travelling to Kataragama you will find a large number of hotels with modern amenities in the area.