Tourist Destinations

Tissamaharama

Tissamaharama is a town situated in the  Southern Province of Sri Lanka.  Thissamaharama was the capital of  Ruhunu Kingdom  of Sinhalese during the  3rd century A.D.  Several  constructions during that era can  still  be seen   and  Tissa Lake, Debarawewa, Weerawila Lake, Yoda Lake  Pangamuwa lake  are enhancing the  picturesque  scenic beauty of  this  tourist destination.

During the era of Sinhalese kings   when building a village, prior to  that a lake was  built.  Precedence was given to the lake by the villagers  and there is a  relationship  between the villagers and  the lake  still prevailing. Prosperity to the village as well as  lake beautify   the  village  and  you can tour  in this area and  you can  study the  traditional  life style of villagers who are living around the lake and it would be an another  novel   experience for your life.

Temple visit

Thissamaharama town  has become a sacred  city as a result of   the arrival of Lord Buddha. From Temples,  Shrines,   dagabas  which were built by the ancient kings  largest one is the Tissamaharama Dagaba. It is believed that  frontal   relic of the Lord Buddha  is  placed in Tissamaharama Dagaba and  according to the history King  Kawanthissa had  built this dagaba  in 218  A.D.

As per the concept during the  Kings era ,  when a lake is built  removal of   the earth is taken and built the Dagaba and  it  is considered  a holy place. At the top of the  dagaba  Crest Gem is absorbing  beneficial   rays  of the universe  and  giving the village  universal energy  which  will  revitalize the  frame of mind and physical health of the villagers. These  beneficial rays have given  them health and  long life  and this process was made use  during the ancient  era. Buddhism which was  protected by the  Buddhist monks from the  time of the Lord Buddha  is prevailing even today. This sacred land  is an ideal place for you  to  spend the time in meditation  and  mental discipline.

Village visit

Village Temple, Lake and Dagaba  are   great historical concept of  Sri Lankan Buddhists  and   with the relationship of  Buddhism  life style was  shaped  in peaceful  righteous  way on the basis of cultivation  contributing to  prosperity  and simple life style.  The villagers  were  successful  with the advice of  Buddhists monks and as a result   there was  a righteous  society in that era.

In paddy cultivation  Tissamaharama is one of the significant  areas in Sri Lanka.  Nourished with the lakes, paddy fields  and green  paddy cultivations   prosperity has been endowed  to Tissamaharama.  In this picturesque  surroundings   you can experience   the wonderful  village  splendor  and you can spend  a  memorable  time.

Yala

Yala is the second largest  National Park in Sri Lanka.  It is in extent  97,880.7 hectares and  most of the areas  are covered with  plains   and in this  rain forest  coastal areas  water springs, rivers and  woods can be found   in the  environment.  There are many wild   animals  such as Asian elephants , crocodiles,  wild boars,   Bisons,  Ash apes,  Cuckoos, wild fowls  and Indian peacocks  are in plenty.  In plains   vultures,  white neck gulls   can be seen  and  Alimana  and Lathuwekiya  are  attracted to wet lands. Yala National Park is  popular among  foreign and local travelers and Red Rose Guest can  make necessary arrangements for your    tour in Yala national park  for a reasonable  cost. 

Bundala

On research  conducted   in world spread bio-diversity locations to include Sri Lanka in 25 countries,  6216 hectares land  in Bundala National Park   has taken  foremost location. Lagoon atmosphere  and structure,   dunes are  opened to the sea  and  scrubs are in abundance in Bundala. Bundala National Park  has a prominent place in   environment  and  bio-diversity  significance.

Bundala is famous as a paradise of birds. Always more than 20000 birds can be observed and  150 families of 53 varieties of  bird specialties   can be seen here.

About 50  varieties of migrating  birds specialties can be seen and special  08  rare birds,  dwindling  birds such as “Pasthuduwa”  and “Dam  Silutu De Thuduwa”   can be seen in Bundala National Park. Red Rose Guest can make arrangements  for your tour   at  reasonable cost. In the event  you are interested in bird watching,  this  national park with bio-diversity is the ideal location.

Katharagama

Kataragama is a  city  of  centuries of history  before A. D  and  this  area  has become sacred due to the  presence of   God Kataragama  or  God Karthikeya.   From  ancient time up to now  large crowds of devotees  are flocking  to this sacred  city   to   have rituals and religious observances.

There are few incidents which God Kataragama is connected  in the history of Sri Lanka  and according to the  ancient  belief of Hindus  “God Kataragama”  has been introduced as the   God  in command of war. According to the  traditional practices   and belief in God Kataragama  and  traditional  elements are  the focal points for  foreign travelers.  In addition  “Kiri Vehera” which  was a  huge  dagaba built  in the  first century A.D.  also can  be seen in the sacred  land of Kataragama.

Kirinda

According to the chronological  story during the the first century A.D.   there had been a tsunami and in order to protect the country from the tsunami  a child of the  ruler at that time had to  be sacrificed  to the sea as per the soothsayers.  In accordance with that  only   beautiful daughter  of the King at that time   had to be  sacrificed  to the sea  and as a result the King became desperate.  The Princess  who was in  her youthful  age   realized the agony of her father   and  volunteered  before the king and pleaded from the father king  bravely  to sacrifice herself  to the sea in order to protect the country. Wind jammer which was  decorated by the King  and  the Princess was put into the dreaded  sea.

Wind Jammer  after floating in the sea for several days  reached the  costal belt of Kirinda. A prince who  ruled the  southern part of the country  at that time was  pleased with the bravery of the princess and  married the princess and  in the memory of this bravery a  huge  dagaba was built.  In proof of this  historical incident  still this  Dagaba can be seen in Kirinda  coastal belt.