Overview & Experience
Sign up for our Arugam Bay Heritage Tour and uncover another facet of Arugam Bay apart from the beach and the surfing it’s known for. With a rich history that runs back to more than thousands of years, Arugam Bay and the nearby areas have much lesser-known heritage with a high historical value – which we cover through this Arugam Bay Heritage Tour so you can experience the real essence and deep values of the area.
Starting with Muhudu Maha Viharaya in Pottuvil, this tour will show you the best historical attractions in the area. Known for its beautiful location and its historical value, Muhudu Maha Viharaya is an old Buddhist monastery built 2000 years ago, where you can see many ancient artifacts including statues, buildings, and dagabos.
Next on the list is the Kudumbigala temple which was built in 246 BC, another ancient Buddhist temple where you can witness the old ruins of Buddha statues and dagabos. The main highlight of the place is the skeleton of a human, a Catholic who safeguarded the temple for almost twenty years to keep its historical artifacts preserved for future generations until he died.
Then, this Arugam Bay Tour will take you to the Okanda Devalaya (a Hindu temple) to show you another side of the history of the area. The Hindu temple situated on a rock offers you breathtaking views of the surroundings along with the historical artifacts. Devoted to the Murugan, the devalaya is one of the prominent Hindu temples in the eastern coast.
Discover the magnificence of the heritage of the East Coast with our Arugam Bay Heritage tour.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
ARUGAMBAY| POTTUVIL | PANAMA
Itinerary
08 AM Pick up from Hotel
09 AM Visit Mahulmaha vihara
11 AM Visit Muthumaha vihara
12 PM Visit Panama Village for Traditional Lunch
02 PM Visit Okhand hindu temple and beach
04 PM Visit Kudimbigala monesdty
06 PM Return to Hotel
What's Included & Excluded
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Traveler Reviews (13)
margarida costa (Russia)
"A very beautiful place. Definitely go to Balumgala. A very beautiful place. Don't make too much noise inside the forest. There are monks who live and work in meditation. When coming up from the bottom, don't forget to bring a bag of sand and a brick. The sand and stones needed for construction work are available at the bottom. Highly Recommended this tours in Arugambay"
Van Campenhout (America)
"For me, one of the most beautiful places in Sri Lanka – peaceful, mystical, with its own unique magic. A place that invites meditation and contemplation. Definitely stay until late afternoon, just before sunset. The warm light then makes the place even more beautiful. Thans Budget Arugambay Tours"
Kevin (Germany)
"Wonderful place: quiet, shady walk to the base of the rock, carved steps up to the top, with incredible views in all directions."
Vine (Germany)
"Ancient buddhist temple in srilanka"
Kat (Japan)
"Kudumbigala Monastery: Situated amidst the wilderness of the Eastern Province, Kudumbigala Monastery is a historic Buddhist site dating back to ancient times. Known for its rugged terrain and ancient ruins, it served as a refuge for Buddhist monks seeking solitude and meditation. Pilgrims and adventurers alike trek through the wilderness to explore its caves, stupas, and rock inscriptions, immersing themselves in the serene ambiance and spiritual heritage of Sri Lanka's ancient monastic tradition. Thank You Ansa. Highly Recommended"
Sascha Stohrer (Japan)
"Great Buddhist Forst Temple where Buddhist Priests (Bhikkhu) meditate"
Earth Sumner (Russia)
"Nice place, great Viewer, pretty silent area. Respect the local monks living Here and keep the place clean. Totally worth visit of youre located in Arugambay or Panama."
Sarah Austin (Germany)
"Kudumbigala Monastery lies eleven miles from Panama and seventeen miles away from the Kumana Village. Kudumbigala monastic complex was built in 246 BC, during the time of King Devanampiyatissa. It was first established as a refuge for the Buddhist monks who wanted to get away from the busy Cities. Archaeologists had recovered over 200 rock caves belonging to this forgotten monastery. The inscriptions in Brahmi script and other evidence in the recently discovered cave, Maha Sudharshana Lena, shows that Kudumbigala was established as an Aranya Senansanaya in the pre-Christian era. A stone inscription has it that the Maha Sudharshana Lena was built and gifted to the Arahats by the Giant Warrior Nandimitra, one of King Dutugemunu’s “Dasa Maha Yodayas”, the ten giant warriors. The importance of the Kudumbigala monastery cannot be expressed in words. The Only Cylindrical Dagaba to survive in Sri Lanka today, is in this monastery."
Einav Henenson (Japan)
"This is for the people who hope to visit thier. If you are hope to hike the rock please go in the morning. And make sure to wear slippers or something. Up there you can see beautiful view. Be quiet and there is a monk that doing meditation around there. Thank you Budgrt Arugambay Tours"
Virlaine Sinajonon (Russia)
"Need more time here. Challenging, quite daring but beautiful hike to the top of the rock. Wear some comfortable shoes with good grip. The stone heats up in the sun. Magical feeling here. Filled with monkeys that might steal your stuff"
Tsering Sewo (Franch)
"We went on a fantastic Historical safari tour and we could not be happier with the experience. Our guide was super motivated, highly engaged, and took so much time for us. We felt completely safe, comfortable, and well taken care of throughout the entire trip. I was traveling with my two kids, and it was truly an unforgettable adventure for all of us. We saw so many incredible animals in the wild: elephants, crocodiles, wild buffaloes, deers, jackal and various beautiful bird species like peacock. To top it all off, we were treated to a breathtaking sunset. It was a magical experience!"
Damian Vargas (Italy)
"We had an amazing off-road adventure in Arugambay today, and it was absolutely superb! The hospitality was excellent, the service was very professional, and the whole experience was unforgettable. A special thank you to Ansa, our driver, who is very experienced, friendly, and made the adventure even more enjoyable. He handled everything perfectly and made us feel safe throughout the trip. Highly recommended Super Budget Arugambay Tours for anyone looking for"
Hannah (Germany)
"EPIC adventure safari tour with Budget Arugam Bay Tours. Just as you thought you might be done another surprise turns up, we were lucky enough to even see a black bear! It’s a great way to explore the wildlife in the surrounding farm lands and forest without paying to go into a national park. Highly recommend, we had a great time!"
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