Yatala Dalada Wehera

Worth a short visit

A large structure slightly neglected with elephant walls the Yatala Vehara a Buddhist stupa dating back to the 3rd Century B.C and seemingly ignored in a quiet spot in the town. No tourists, no entry ...

A forgotten gem

We were surprised that it was so unkempt. It had a load of artifacts which were of archeological value. Visit the mesuem by the side of the pagoda.

Worth to Visit

Worth to visit, it's on your way to Kataragama. Recommended to visit there and to get a historical, religious experiences.

Worth a brief visit

Right by the roadside for a handy stop. One of the lesser visited stupas. The elephant frieze here is in brick. Over 2 millenniums old. Worth a brief look in passing. A little less well maintained tha...

Often overlooked.

We had a few hours to spare before our afternoon safari so we followed the main road to visit this site. There is a small parking area in front. At first, we thought that the stupa was off limits ...