Monaragala District

Monaragala District is a large, less-developed area of Sri Lanka’s Uva Province, characterised by forests, farmland, reservoirs and dry-zone scenery. It provides access to important cultural and wildlife areas in southeastern Sri Lanka and suits travellers interested in rural landscapes and quieter routes. The district includes important southern and eastern travel routes, with Kataragama and Buduruwagala among its best-known cultural sites. Dry-zone forests, reservoirs and access towards sections of Yala create opportunities to combine pilgrimage, archaeology, village landscapes and wildlife experiences.