Temple · Tissamaharama and Yala
Kataragama temple complex
A sacred site for Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and the Vedda people, about 30 minutes north. The evening puja is the time to go.
- Best season
- February to July. Yala usually closes for part of September and early October.
- Time to allow
- 1 hr 30 min (at least 1 hr)
- Best time of day
- Evening
- Entry
- Free entry
- What to wear
- Cover your shoulders and knees, and be ready to take your shoes off.
- Good for
- Easy going, families