Breakfast at the hotel, [Approx. 04 hour’s Drive / 200 km]
Tissamaharama
The ancient capital of the province of Ruhuna, to which Sinhalese patriots rallying support against Indian invaders fled. No systematic excavation of the known (and unknown) archaeological sites of Ruhuna has yet been undertaken. The exposed monuments consists of Menik, Yatala, Tissamaharama and Sandagiriya Dagobas and the
large pillared hall close to YatalaDagoba supposed to be the Temple where the Sacred For-head Relics of the Buddha was kept until it was enshrined at the TissamaharamaDagoba.
Yala (Ruhuna) National Park- the Ruhunu National Park covers 126,786 hectares Including the Strict Natural Reserve (Block II). The most familiar is Block I (14,101 hectares) and this block was established in 1938. Yala is famous for its big herds and large number of Elephants, Leopards, Spotted Deer, Sambhur, Crocodiles, Mongoose, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, and many other animals. More than 130 bird species are recorded which includes the resident and winter visitors. There are 7 Bungalows inside the Park with few Camp Sites.
Check into the Hotel & Rest … Dinner & Overnight stay at JetwingYala Hotel, Yala