This villa rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area and a separate. Kirinda Fishery Harbour is around 25 minutes stroll of this 1-bedroom Nidangala Eco Lodge, while Kirinda Temple is 20 minutes walk to here. This 1-bedroom villa features comfortable rooms with coffee and tea making facilities, and ironing facilities. Queen Viharamaha Devi and King Kavantissa, later bore two children, who then later became the great warrior kings of Sri Lanka. The dageba was constructed by the King Kavantissa, as a thank offering to the gods or the safe journey of the princess. When you visit Kirinda, Sri Lanka, another must-see attraction is the Great Basses Reef Lighthouse, accessible only by boat. Nidangala, Wella Rd, Kirinda 82614, Kirinda (Hambantota), Sri Lanka, 82600. The Beach Camp Yala - This 6-room The Beach Camp Yala is located within a 20-minute walk from Kirinda Beach and a 10-minute walk away from Kirinda Temple. Kirinda Temple is famous for its legendary story of Queen Viharamaha Devi. Be sure to look out for Kavantissa’s royal coat of arms – featuring the sun and the moon – carved on a boulder nearby. Watch as pilgirms make their offerings at the dagoba. As you reach the rocky outcrop – a group of boulders piled up in bizarre fashion – you will see a modern statue of Viharamahadevi. Prepare for sweeping views of the desolate coast, and marvel at the long stretch of sand dunes and the ocean beyond when you visit the temple in Kirinda. The waters were calmed and the princess miraculously survived. According to legends, when raging waters threatened Ceylon, King Kelanitissa ordered his youngest daughter, then a princess, Vihara Maha Devi into a boat as a sacrifice. Atop a rocky outcrop, it is dedicated to Queen Viharamahadevi – the heart of the age old story which makes this temple special for pilgrims. This ancient temple attracts thousands of pilgrims, owing to its legendary tales.
The Kirinda Temple is perhaps the most prominent attraction within the confines of the town. Palatupana Beach and Tissa Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km). On the other side lies a beautiful landscape of woods and grasslands, presenting a sneak look at its most sought-after nearby attraction – the Yala National Park. Located in Kirinda, this beachfront tentalow is in a national park and within a 15-minute walk of Kirinda Temple and Kirinda Beach. Travel to Kirinda and enjoy a contrasting spectacle where, on one side of the town is the stunning coast filled with sandy streets and ram-shackled buildings, which resonates an air of magnificent, yet secluded Kirinda Beach – ideal for those who enjoy long evening walks. Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of major towns, Kirinda is a quiet town, known for its historic sites and breathtaking sceneries.