It is also strategically located close to many places of historical, religious, cultural and wildlife interest and sites, such as the much visited Shrines in Kataragama and Kiri Vehera – which are also tabulated in the historical significances of Sri Lanka as the great pilgrim shrine, which is dedicated to God Skanda, a popular Hindu deity.Sithulpawwa Rock Temple, and for those with an interest in wildlife; the Yala Wildlife Sanctuary, Ruhunu National Park and Bundala Wild Life Park too are close to us
