Title: Kataragama Travel Guide: Best of Kataragama, Uva Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kataragama](https://expedia.co.uk/Kataragama-Hotels.d691013935570894848.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kataragama](https://expedia.co.uk/Kataragama-Holiday-Rentals.d691013935570894848.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Kataragama Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kataragama.d691013935570894848.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kataragama Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kataragama.d691013935570894848.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kataragama Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Sithulpawwa rock is situated in the southern part of Sri Lanka. One of the famous Buddhist monasteries. This is fully surrounded by Yala National Park. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/691013935570894848/36a17fb6-a883-43f1-b9a5-71fc3181bd20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sithulpawwa rock is situated in the southern part of Sri Lanka. One of the famous Buddhist monasteries. This is fully surrounded by Yala National Park. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/691013935570894848/36a17fb6-a883-43f1-b9a5-71fc3181bd20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![5 stars hotel. Yala Np, Sri Lanka ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141216/31a455d5-2eb3-4bb2-9405-31ee21e63867.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![OLYMPUS E-PM1 Exposure Time: 1/50 sec ISO-800 Focal Length: 40 mm A fruit stall near the Katharagama Maha Devalaya. There are many shops in this area as people buy loads of fruit baskets in order to observe them to the gods in the kovil. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141216/75934a68-3e0f-49f3-96a9-8ffd977a2913.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kataragama Things to do - Top hotels in Kataragama - Top Holiday Rentals in Kataragama ![Yala Safari Camping](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11568600/11568511/9aafd438_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yala Safari Camping 60, Tissa Lake Road Kataragama £159 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this all-inclusive hotel in Kataragama. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Kataragama Archaeological Museum ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews) The location is paradise, the staff were amazing the food was wonderful… if thinking about booking my advice would be, not to hesitate, we do 2 safari’s book on the day of arrival with the hotel… there own vehicle & driver lunch & refreshments were provided, an all round amazing experience in this ... Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=11568511&PinnedHotelID=11568511&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=691013935570894848) ![Big Game Yala by Eco Team](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11720000/11718400/11718317/ab8db2ab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Big Game Yala by Eco Team Katagamuwa, Yala Kataragama £26 14 Feb - 15 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this tentalow in Kataragama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kataragama Archaeological Museum and Kataragama ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (43 reviews) Le séjour s’est passé merveilleusement bien ! Un personnel aux petits soins , très accueillant et efficace, des repas excellents et des chambres tout confort Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=11718317&PinnedHotelID=11718317&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=691013935570894848) ![Lavendish Tamarind Lifestyle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106900000/106895900/106895823/w800h560x0y20-452b2000_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lavendish Tamarind Lifestyle Raja Mawatha Kataragama Uva Stay at this hotel in Kataragama. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Sacred Bo Tree and Kataragama Temple are located ... 7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews) No knowledge of booking when arrived - tried to get us all to stay in one room. Eventually resolved after 30mins but not fun as it was midnight Reviewed on 7 Dec 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=106895823&PinnedHotelID=106895823&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=691013935570894848) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=106895823&PinnedHotelID=106895823&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=691013935570894848) [See all 273 properties in Kataragama](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=691013935570894848) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Kotiyagala Luxury Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102730000/102728400/102728329/e7bb3c20_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kotiyagala Luxury Villas Diyabunwala Kele,Palatupana,Yala Palatupana SP Stay at this beach villa in Palatupana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Palatupana Beach and Kirinda Beach are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thissamaharama-Hotels-Kotiyagala-Luxury-Villas.h102728329.Hotel-Information) ![Ziziphus Tree Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110890000/110887900/110887808/2e51154d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ziziphus Tree Villas Sandasirigama Road, Mahasenpura Thissamaharama SP Stay at this villa in Thissamaharama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Tissa Lake and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) An oasis The staff was helpful in organising a safari and in general with the hotel. The pool looks and feels great for a dip to cool down. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thissamaharama-Hotels-Ziziphus-Tree-Villas.h110887808.Hotel-Information) ![Yala Waves Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23050000/23042900/23042823/56ae6d84_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yala Waves Beach Resort Kirinda Kirinda Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kirinda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Kirinda Beach and Palatupana Beach are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kirinda-Hotels-Yala-Waves-Beach-Resort.h23042823.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Kataragama](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=691013935570894848&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Kataragama hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013935570894848&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013935570894848&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013935570894848&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013935570894848&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013935570894848&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013935570894848&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013935570894848&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013935570894848&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![OLYMPUS E-PM1 Exposure Time: 1/50 sec ISO-800 Focal Length: 40 mm A fruit stall near the Katharagama Maha Devalaya. There are many shops in this area as people buy loads of fruit baskets in order to observe them to the gods in the kovil. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141216/75934a68-3e0f-49f3-96a9-8ffd977a2913.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kataragama Temple 2.5/5(2 reviews) After visiting Kataragama Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kataragama. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kataragama-Temple-Complex-Kataragama.d553248635934836697.Attraction) #### Kataragama Archaeological Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kataragama Archaeological Museum during your travels in Kataragama. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kataragama-Archaeological-Museum-Kataragama.d553248621526915084.Attraction) #### Sacred Bo Tree 2.5/5(3 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sacred Bo Tree during your travels in Kataragama. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sacred-Bo-Tree-Kataragama.d553248621576636490.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Yala National Park special Half-Day & Full-Day Safari Adventure ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49687513/b6b7f507-fcc1-4546-8891-6e4dc6a38461.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yala National Park special Half-Day & Full-Day Safari Adventure £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-national-park-special-half-day-full-day-safari-adventure.a49687513.activity-details) ![Yala National Park Special Leopard Safari Tours By Dinuka Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49274359/c07185e4-fad5-424c-bce1-b1366d52182b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yala National Park Special Leopard Safari Tours By Dinuka Safari £16 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-national-park-special-leopard-safari-tours-by-dinuka-safari.a49274359.activity-details) ![Rent a Tuk Tuk & take a Hike for an amazing Sunset in Tissa!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2541399/52bea9bf-e82a-46fe-88af-ba9e31d92380.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rent a Tuk Tuk & take a Hike for an amazing Sunset in Tissa! £37 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rent-a-tuk-tuk-take-a-hike-for-an-amazing-sunset-in-tissa.a2541399.activity-details) ![Bundala National Park Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3208648/0cb4449c-c652-4851-b488-2f837c34a342.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bundala National Park Safari (PRIVATE TOURS)- Morning & Afternoon £29 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bundala-national-park-safari-private-tours-morning-afternoon.a3208648.activity-details) ![Yala National Park Safari Tours - Half Day & Full Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2715986/15612576-6dbd-420a-bea1-d15574ed05f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yala National Park Safari Tours - Half Day & Full Day £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-national-park-safari-tours-half-day-full-day.a2715986.activity-details) ![Bundala National Park Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48026392/7b505d32-d47c-4cc9-a592-9c676e025d46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bundala National Park Safari (PRIVATE TOURS) £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bundala-national-park-safari-private-tours.a48026392.activity-details) [See all activities in Kataragama](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kataragama.d691013935570894848.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Kataragama - Places of interest - [Kataragama Archaeological Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kataragama-Archaeological-Museum-Kataragama.d553248621526915084.Attraction) - [Yala National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Yala-National-Park-Sri-Lanka.d6121094.Attraction) - [Udawalawe National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Udawalawe-National-Park-Sri-Lanka.d6348743.Attraction) - [Patanangala Tsunami Memorial ](https://expedia.co.uk/Patanangala-Tsunami-Memorial-Southern-Province.d553248621574431201.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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