Arugam Bay Community Based Eco Guide Association Sri Lanka

Kudumbigala Ancient Meditation Centre & (Okanda Hindu shrine )

Background of the centers

Kudimbigala

This is an amazing forest cave and paradise for mediator, located 25 Km in the North West direction to Arugambay.two hour forest journey bring you to four main section found in this site are unique to explain it’s archeology. It is named as Maha sudershana Lena, centre point, balloon gal and ……………. .It is proud about ancient king of selection of natural roof , because the rock doesn’t allow the rain water into the house.The wooden bell which were used by main meditating priest to call other mediator who were in the caves are wonderful.The natural landscaping in the top of the rock is wonder.

Transportation Options:

3 wheeler – operated by local community members (2 persons + guide p. vehicle)
4x4 Mahindra Jeep – operated by CEGA (4 persons + guide p. vehicle )

Lunch/Tea/Snacks:

Provided by local community in areas visited. Traditional Sri Lankan food will be served. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions

Programmes	Remarks
Travel to Kudumbigala (Meditation Centre & Archeological site). Location : In Yala east National park ,35 Km South - West of Arugambay.	On the way explanation of the natural area.
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Visit Kudimbigala Buddhist Meditation Centre.	Explanation the main four sections & history of Kudumbigala.
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Pack lunch based on your preference.	Lunch at the entrance of Kudimbigala.
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Visit Okanda ancient Hindu Temple & surrounding beautiful nature. Location: In Okanda at Yala Eats National park , 37 Km south west of Arugambay.	Explanation about the Temple & history. Sightseeing & explanation about the Okanda Surfing Point & nature. Have a good bathing at Okanda surfing point
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Travel back to Arugambay. On the way visit Panama Tank, full of crocodiles.	Very ancient tank related to ancient irrigation techniques.
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We will provide:

Traditional lunch and snacks from local communities
Binoculars transportation

Bring with You :

A cap, camera, water bottle, sunscreen,

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Have a nice trip!!!