Situated in close distance to the Mahveli River in Badulla district, Mahiyangana Sri Lanka is a town of several mythological beliefs. The town was believed to be visited by Lord Buddha to settle a fight between the Yakkas and Nagas on a full moon Poya day in the month of January. There were Chethiyas built and the first one had Lord Buddha’s hair relic deposited which was given so people would pray and worship. The Chethiyas attract several pilgrims especially Buddhist believers form across the globe.
Mahinyangana means flat land and its flatness can be seen while travelling from Kandy to Padiyathalawa on road. The flatness of the place becomes clearer and evidently visible as you cross Hunnasgiriya and nearly 18 well known hair pin bends. The drive to Mahinyangana makes for an exciting travel.
Things to do and places to visit in Mahiyangana Sri Lanka
- On your adventurous drive through the hair pin bends on the road leading to Mahiyangana make sure you also visit the Victoria dam. Ensure you get permission to tour the dam site beforehand else entry might be restricted for tourists and visitors.
- Alongside of the road you can stop by to have a look of the magnificent civil engineering work done in the making of Randenigala dam.
- Once you reach Mahinyanaganaya you must visit the Sri Maha Bodhi Maha Viharaya. The Vihara has a quaint charm about it.
- At about a four kilometer distance is the Mahinyangana temple which also makes for an excellent pit stop in your on road travel
- Further down the road you will also come across the NagadeepaVihara which is also a sacred place that is in dire need of development. The rustic appearance around the vihara might be very natural but the vihara per se needs attention and it sure makes for a worthwhile pit stop.
- Take a countryside tour of the Sorabora village.
- Head out to the Sorobora Wewa, this beautiful lake offers a picturesque surrounding and the serenity you will find here is absolutely mind blowing.
- Take a boat ride or an Oru ride as the boat here is called, across the lake. Do so if only you know how to swim. The rides do not come with life jacket
- IF you are visiting Mahinyangana during the monsoons than be prepared for extra treat. The imagery of the surroundings becomes nothing less than a romantics dream come true.
- The view of the towering mountain under the clear blue sky, at a distance might appear blurry but they sure add to the picturesque appeal of the Sorabora village.
- After Sorobora wewa a little away on the Badulla road you can stop by the Loggal oya reservoir that runs alongside of the Badulla road. This reservoir is definitely worth stopping by and enjoying its scenic appearance.
