Mulkirigala Temple

The Mulkirigala Temple Excursion is an experience that joins history with nature and provides it a real local touch.

You will leave the hotel around 3:00pm and will be transported through the beautiful countryside via Beliatta to reach the foothills of the rock temple at 3.45 pm. At this point, you will meet the local guide who is a native from the village of Mulkirigala. He has lost track of the number of times he has climbed the Mulkirigala rock over the last 15 years, and you will be hard pressed to find anyone better to go along on this journey with.

With your guide, you will ascend the mountain one step at a time, exploring each of the seven caves to be in time for the sunset at the summit. Believed to have been originally built in the third century by King Saddhatissa, King Dathusena in the fifth century and King Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe in the 18th Century are said to have contributed to the construction of the various temples in the site. Most structures visible today date from the 18th century.

At the top you will be greeted by Gamage, a devotee of the temple who will serve you some home-made sweetmeats made in the traditional manner and herbal tea.

After witnessing an amazing sunset, you will carefully descend the rock with the help of the guide.

Before you get to the vehicle to start your return journey, you will get a chance to meet and speak with a little samanera (a novice monk) from the temple and make a small donation that would help to pursue his studies. (this is included in your price)                  

You will reach your hotel in Tangalle by around 7:00pm – 7:30pm. For other hotels, times may vary depending on the location.  

Average Price: 30$