Wewurukannala Vihara
Home to the tallest Buddha statue in Sri Lanka, a 50 metre seated figure, reached past a hall of vivid, sometimes gruesome tableaux depicting sin and karma.
At a glance
- Entry fee: Around LKR 200
- Opening hours: 6:00am to 8:00pm
- Time needed: 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Best time: Daytime
Getting there
At Dickwella, about 22km east of Matara on the coast road.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Wewurukannala Vihara?
- Around LKR 200.
- What are the opening hours at Wewurukannala Vihara?
- 6:00am to 8:00pm.
- How long should I spend at Wewurukannala Vihara?
- Plan for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- When is the best time to visit Wewurukannala Vihara?
- Daytime.
- How do I get to Wewurukannala Vihara?
- At Dickwella, about 22km east of Matara on the coast road.