Weerawila City

Weerawila is a small town located in the southern region of Sri Lanka near Tissamaharama, known for its peaceful rural setting and proximity to important natural attractions. The town serves as a gateway to several wildlife destinations, making it a convenient stop for travelers exploring the southern dry zone.

The surrounding area features open grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural lands that support a variety of bird species, aquatic life, and small wildlife. Nearby water bodies such as Weerawila Lake contribute to the ecological richness of the region and play an important role in local irrigation.

Visitors to Weerawila can enjoy quiet village surroundings while being close to popular attractions such as Yala National Park, Bundala National Park, and Tissamaharama. The area offers opportunities for birdwatching, nature exploration, and experiencing traditional rural life.

The best time to visit Weerawila City is from December to April, when the weather is dry and suitable for outdoor activities and wildlife excursions. Easily accessible from Tissamaharama and nearby towns, Weerawila provides a calm and nature-focused travel experience in southern Sri Lanka.

About Hambantota District

Hambantota is a rural town in south eastern coastal area of Sri Lanka. It is also the capital of the Hambantota District in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Approximately 240 kms from Colombo,Hambantota is in the midst of transformation into a strategic port and commercial centre, undergoing extensive infrastructure development. Flanked by sweeping sandy beaches,Hambantota is a convenient location from which to visit nearby sights.

The Bundala National Park lays 20 km east of Hambantota and the Weerawila Sanctuary a little further off. The Ruhuna National Park and theKataragama Temple are other attractions that can be accessed easily from this city.

About Southern Province

The Southern Province of Sri Lanka is a small geographic area consisting of the districts of Galle, Matara and Hambantota. Subsistence farming and fishing is the main source of income for the vast majority of the people of this region.

Important landmarks of the Southern Province include the wildlife sanctuaries of the Yala and Udawalawe National Parks, the holy city of Kataragama, and the ancient cities of Tissamaharama, Kirinda and Galle. (Although Galle is an ancient city, almost nothing survives from before the Portuguese invasion.) During the Portuguese period there were two famous Sinhalese poets called Andare who was from Dickwella and Gajaman Nona who was from Denipitiya in Matara District, composing poems on common man.