heritage · Eastern
Deegavapi Stupa — Ampara
Cover photo: Boris Busorgin (Unsplash)
- District
- Ampara
- Province
- Eastern
- Best for
- Pilgrims and history fans; ancient stupa of the Solosmasthana
About this place
Restored ancient stupa near Ampara town, one of the sixteen sacred Solosmasthana sites. Visit by tuk-tuk or car from Ampara in under an hour, dress modestly and remove shoes on the terrace. Quiet outside poya days; combine with Muhudu Maha Vihara temple near Pottuvil on the coast.
Visitor brief
Good to know before you go
- Dress modestly and remove shoes on the terrace; it is an active pilgrimage site.
- Quiet outside poya and festival days; poya days are busy with devotees.
- Restoration works may restrict parts of the terrace - follow signage.
- Photography rules at shrines vary; ask before photographing worshippers.
How to travel there
Base in Ampara town; tuk-tuk or car to the site in well under an hour. Combine with the Pottuvil coast by road.
Where to stay
Stay in Ampara town: simple budget guesthouses and mid-range hotels; combine as a day trip from the Arugam Bay coast.
Nearby places
Muhudu Maha Vihara (Pottuvil), Gal Oya National Park boat safari, Kumana National Park safari, Arugam Bay
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