Ancient Sithulpawwa Rock Temple
Southeast · Yala

Ancient Sithulpawwa Rock Temple

A 2,200-year-old hillside monastery inside Yala National Park.

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Ancient Sithulpawwa Rock Temple

Sithulpawwa was once home to 12,000 monks during the height of the Ruhuna Kingdom. Today, modest dagobas, painted caves and a hilltop stupa overlook the wilderness of Yala — combine the visit with a morning safari for a full Yala day.

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