Ampara is the main town of Ampara District. It is located in the Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, about 360 km (224 mi) east of Colombo and approximately 60 km (37 mi) south of Batticaloa.This was a hunters’ resting place during British colonial days. During the development of the Gal Oya scheme from 1949 , Ampara was transformed into a town. Initially it was the residence for the construction workers of Inginiyagala Dam. Later it became the main administrative town of the Gal Oya Valley.

Attraction in Ampara

Kumana National Park

One of the most popular attractions in Ampara is the Kumana National Park; a fantastic place to visit, especially for wildlife enthusiasts. Covering an extensive area of 35,664 hectares approximately, this park houses a wide variety of birds, reptiles, and mammals.

Deegavapiya

Deegavapiya is an ancient an ancient Buddhist temple that is well-visited for its historical and religious significance. The importance of Deegavapiya is connected with legends about visits to this site by the Buddha himself.

Gal Oya National Park

Gal Oya National Park in Sri Lanka was established in 1954 and serves as the main catchment area for Senanayake Samudraya, the largest reservoir in Sri Lanka. The elevation of the park varies from 30 m to about 900 m.[4] Danigala, Nilgala, and Ulpotha are the mountains of the park.

Arugam bay

Arugam Bay, known locally as “Arugam Kudah”, is situated on the Indian Ocean in the dry zone of Sri Lanka’s southeast coast, and a historic settlement of the ancient Batticaloa Territory (Mattakallappu Desam). The bay is located 117 kilometres (73 mi) south of Batticaloa, 320 kilometres (200 mi) due east of Colombo, and approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of the market town of Pottuvil. Arugam bay is a famous surfing destination.

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