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There are 3 ways to get from Kattankudy to Tissamaharama by bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Kattankudi to Colombo Pettah
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama32
3. Take the bus from Kataragama to Tissamaharama32
18h 18m
Rs 3,126–3,333
Drive 229.7 km
1. Drive from Kattankudy to Tissamaharama229.7 km
3h 54m
Rs 9,606–13,875
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kattankudy to Tissamaharama229.7 km
3h 54m
Rs 25,000–30,000

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Distance: 559.7 km
Duration: 18h 18m

What companies run services between Kattankudy, Sri Lanka and Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Kattankudi to Tissamaharama via Colombo Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 18h 18m.

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Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka

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Things to do in Tissamaharama

Bundala National Park(Opens in a new window)

Bundala National Park is an internationally important wintering ground for migratory water birds in Sri Lanka. Bundala harbors 197 species of birds, the highlight being the greater flamingo, which migrate in large flocks. Bundala was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1969 and redesignated to a national park on 4 January 1993. In 1991 Bundala became the first wetland to be declared as a Ramsar site in Sri Lanka. In 2005 the national park was designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, the fourth biosphere reserve in Sri Lanka. The national park is situated 245 km southeast of Colombo.

Lunugamvehera National Park(Opens in a new window)

Lunugamvehera National Park in Sri Lanka was declared in 1995, with the intention of protecting the catchment area of the Lunugamvehera reservoir and wildlife of the area. The national park is an important habitat for water birds and elephants. The catchment area is vital to maintain the water levels of the five tanks in the down stream of Kirindi Oya and wetland characteristics of Bundala National Park. This national park also serves as a corridor for elephants to migrate between Yala National Park and Udawalawe National Park. The national park is situated 261 km southwest from Colombo. After being closed because of the Sri Lankan civil war, the national park is now open to the general public.

Great Basses Reef Lighthouse(Opens in a new window)

Great Basses Reef Lighthouse is an offshore lighthouse in the south of Sri Lanka, and it is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. It is located on a reef 13 km off the coast of Yala National Park, near Little Basses Reef Lighthouse. It is accessible only by boat. The two Basses lighthouses, 'Great' and 'Little', are among the most famous offshore lighthouses of Asia.

Mirijjawila Botanical Garden(Opens in a new window)

Mirijjawila Botanical Garden is one of the five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. The other botanical gardens are Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Hakgala Botanical Garden, Henarathgoda Botanical Garden and Seetawaka Botanical Garden.

Places to stay in Tissamaharama

The Coconut Gardens Hotel & Restaurant(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

My Village(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Tara Watergate(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Moon Light Guest House(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

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