Hambantota

Hambantota Hotels & Hambantota District Travel Guide

Let’s see what we can do in Hambantota. Hambantota is a city in Southern Province. Hambantota postal code is 61000.

Hambantota offers a range of Hambantota Beach Hotels and accommodation options, from budget-friendly guesthouses to luxurious resorts. You can book Hambantota hotels from hotelexpress.lk, and also check out Hambantota tours. So let’s continue, best tour guide.

Hambantota Weather.

The Hambantota district of Sri Lanka has an average daytime temperature of 28°C to 35°C and a nighttime temperature of 25-27°C. The humidity level is around 63%, and the wind speed typically ranges from 15 to 40 km/h, with light winds on some days. Rainfall levels range from 0.04 mm to 1.09 mm, especially during the southwest monsoon season, with occasional showers and thunderstorms.

The way from COLOMBO to HAMBANTOTA.

The bus journey from Colombo Fort to the Hambantota bus stand takes 4 hours and 45 minutes.
Trains depart from Colombo Fort Railway Station to Hambantota Railway Station, taking about 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Traveling by car or taxi takes about 3 hours.

Hambantota Places To Visit.

Hambantota offers numerous historical and scenic attractions for tourists to explore. Let’s see what there is to see in Hambantota.

Tissamaharama Raja Maha Viharaya.

Tissamaharama Rajamaha Viharaya is a sacred place located in the Hambantota district. This temple was built by King Kavantissa in the 2nd century BC. History says that the Buddha visited this sacred place. The bubble-shaped Tissamaharama Dagoba is the second largest Dagoba in Sri Lanka. Tissamaharama Dagoba is 156 feet high and 550 feet in circumference. Many Buddhists come to worship at this temple.

Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary.

Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary is known as one of the oldest and most important sanctuaries located in the Hambantota district. It is home to over 150 species of birds, including open-billed storks, pelicans, shorebirds, migratory ducks, and endemic and migratory birds. The sanctuary is home to over 20 species of mammals, 41 species of fish, and 38 species of reptiles. The sanctuary is filled with saltwater lagoons, mangrove forests, and plains, and tourists can enjoy a boat ride through the sanctuary for approximately 2.5 - 3 hours in the early morning.

Dry Zone Botanic Garden-Mirijjawila.

The Dry Zone Botanical Garden at Mirijjawila is spread over an area of 300 acres. It was established by the National Botanical Gardens of Sri Lanka in 2006. The main objectives of the creation of this botanical garden are the study of plants and the promotion of economic development in the region. It houses many rare and endangered plants, including cacti, succulents, and thorny shrubs, orchid species, various plants with medicinal properties in Sri Lankan medicine, a bonsai collection, a palm grove, and many others. The best time to visit is from May to September.

Madunagala Hot Springs.

Madunagala hot springs are located between Embilipitiya and Hambantota, near the town of Suriyawewa. From ancient times to this day, people believe that these hot springs have medicinal properties that can completely cure skin diseases. Due to this, many tourists come to this place and bathe. Today, five water tanks surround the hot spring at this place. These tanks are arranged in order from the highest temperature to the lowest. This makes it more convenient for tourists to bathe. This place also has a bird garden, an aquarium, a museum, a tourist station, and fruit orchards.

Walawe River Safari.

A boat ride on the Walawe River is a beautiful experience that brings a unique and wonderful experience to a tourist. Here you can see resident sea eagles, falcons, peacocks, waterfowl, and various migratory bird species. The mangroves along the Walawe River provide a fascinating view. There are two boat safari sessions, starting at around 08:00 in the morning and around 3:30 in the afternoon. These times have been chosen to properly experience the beauty of the surrounding environment. A boat ride on the Walawe River is a must-do trip for a tourist.

Kirinda Raja Maha Viharaya.

Kirinda Rajamaha Viharaya is an ancient Rajamaha Viharaya located in the Hambantota district. History books state that it was built on a rocky hilltop by King Kavantissa about two decades ago. Due to its location, the temple offers a beautiful view of the Dunes Beach, the Indian Ocean, and the Kirinda Fishing Harbour. The legends surrounding the Kirinda Rajamaha Viharaya and the love story of Princess Vihara Maha Devi and King Kavantissa are another thing that attracts tourists. The best time to visit this temple is after the monsoon season.

Tissa Wewa.

Located in the Hambantota District, the Tissa Wewa covers an area of 652 acres. The embankment of this 25-foot-high tank is about 2 miles long. History states that the Tissa Wewa was built by King Mahanaga, who ruled Ruhuna, in the 3rd century. The Tissa Wewa fulfills the daily needs of all the people living in the Tissamaharama district, and this tank provides a great service to agriculture.

Ridiyagama Safari Park.

Ridiyagama Safari Park is located about 17 kilometers from Ambalantota town on the Ridiyagama road. An area of about 500 acres has been allocated for this park, and about 200 acres are currently used. This is the first safari park established in Sri Lanka, so that animals can be observed while they roam freely. Currently, it is home to about 200 animals belonging to about 22 species. There are lions, spotted deer, deer, wild boars, zebras, camels, ostriches, etc. It takes at least 2 hours to visit this open-air park.

Bundala National Park.

Bundala National Park is located in the Hambantota District of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, covering an area of 6,216 hectares. It was declared a sanctuary on 5 December 1969 and was converted into a national park on 4 January 1993. Bundala National Park is home to nearly 200 species of endemic and migratory birds, 32 species of mammals, including elephants, spotted deer, sambar, wild boar, and buffalo, and several species of reptiles and amphibians, including the mugger crocodile and the Indian python. The best time to visit Bundala National Park is from mid-December to March, and it should be visited by a safari jeep.

Bird Research Center, Hambantota.

This is Asia's largest bird park and research center (Hambantota Kurulu Uyana) located in Hambantota. This park is spread over an area of 35 acres. About 3200 birds belonging to 180 species live here. It is home to both endemic and exotic birds. This Hambantota Bird Park is a must-see for bird lovers and those studying ornithology. We can touch the birds here and also take photos with them.

Hambantota tourist places.

Beaches:

Palatupana Beach, Kirinda Beach, Hambantota Beach, Godawaya Beach, Kochchama Beach, Ussangoda Beach, Rekawa Beach, Tangalle Beach, Goyambokka Beach, Silent Beach, Mawella Beach, Kudawella Beach

Waterfalls:

Sapugahadola Ella, Abarana Ella

Lake and Natural Ponds:

Nildiya Bubula, Ritigahayaya Wewa, Madunagala Hot Water Springs, Tissa wewa

Historical Places:

Thissamaharama Raja Maha Viharaya, Ramba Viharaya, Kirinda Raja Maha Viharaya

Museum:

Magampura Ruhunu Heritage Museum

Bridge:

Muruthalawa Ginipetti Bridge

Sanctuary:

Wirawila Tissa Sanctuary, Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary

National Park:

Yala National Park, Bundala National Park, Kumana National Park, Ussangoda National Park

Leisure:

Ridiyagama Safari Park, Walawe River Safari

Gardens:

Dry Zone Botanic Garden, Mirijjawila Botanic Garden

Fort:

Katuwana Fort

Others:

Bata Atha Farm, Bird Park / Birds Research Center

Cities in the Hambantota District.

Hambantota
Tangalle
Ambalantota
Suriyawewa
Beliatta
Tissamaharama
Middeniya
Angunukolapelessa
Walasmulla
Weeraketiya

Are you ready to visit the Hambantota District ?

Although there are several things to do in the Hambantota District, your involvement in such activities during your visit to the Hambantota District will surely become an unforgettable experience for a lifetime.