AmparaSights

Sights in Ampara

  1. Japanese Peace Pagoda

    West of the clock tower and bus station, DS Senanayake Rd leads towards Inginyagala, passing scenic Ampara Tank. After about 2km a short right turn brings you to the graceful Japanese Peace Pagoda. The pagoda itself is large rather than beautiful, and despite still being a spring chicken in pagoda years it’s starting to look a little tatty.

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  2. Mandala Mahavihara

    The central Buddhist Mandala Mahavihara has a large pagoda. Its interior is somewhat tackily painted with Buddhist scenes and a cloud-dotted ‘sky’.

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  3. Sri Manika Pillaiyar

    The Sri Manika Pillaiyar gives Ganesh a lovely view across Ampara Tank; it’s at the 24km post.

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