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"For wildlife enthusiasts & religious retreats"

Ampara Tourism

Ampara, located in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, offers a unique mix of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and rural charm. Formerly a hunters' resting place during the British colonial period, Ampara became an official town in 1949 under the Galoya scheme, initiated by D.S. Senanayake, the first Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. While relatively small and often visited as part of a broader travel route, Ampara boasts several noteworthy attractions that make it a destination worth exploring. The area is known for its biodiversity, with highlights like Kumana National Park, famous for birdwatching and migratory species. Visitors can also enjoy picturesque beaches like Arugam Bay, a world-renowned surfing spot, and the quieter Passikudah Beach, known for its shallow waters and soft sands.

One of the most popular attractions in Ampara is the Kumana National Park; a fantastic place to visit, especially for wildlife enthusiasts. Covering an extensive area of 35,664 hectares approximately, this park houses a wide variety of birds, reptiles, and mammals.

Some other well-known attractions are Deegavapi Stupa (an ancient Buddhist temple that is well-visited for its historical and religious significance) and Peace Pagoda (a peaceful temple built in 1988 to promote non-violence and world peace). So, while most people do not prioritise this town in their must-visit places in Sri Lanka, one should make some time for this budding tourist-town.

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What is the best time to visit Ampara?

Ampara experiences summer in May, June, and July, with early June being the hottest time of the year when high temperatures range between 35.1 °C and 26.5 °C during the night. Although monsoon is between November and December; mid-December is the time which is most likely to rain.

Furthermore, while this town experiences an off-season in March, the busiest time to visit is in July, August, and January. Henceforth, the best time to visit Ampara is between March to May as this is the slowest time for tourism, so one can make the most out of their trip with pretty good deals. The weather is also considerably pleasant; with lower chances of rain and although the season is quite warm,  it would not interfere with one's trip.
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What are the places near Ampara?

The top places near to Ampara are Kandy which is 114 km from Ampara, Anuradhapura which is located 179 km from Ampara, Nuwara eliya which is located 105 km from Ampara, Sigiriya which is located 124 km from Ampara, Galle which is located 212 km from Ampara

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