About Mahiyanganaya

Mahiyanganaya is a town situated close to the Mahaweli River in Badulla District, Uva Province of Sri Lanka. It is said that Gautama Buddha visited Mahiyanganaya on the Duruthu full moon poya day in order to settle a dispute that arose between Yakkas and Nagas (two tribes which then inhabited the area) and this was his first ever visit to Sri Lanka. Then the Buddha preached Dhamma to Sumana Saman, a leader in this area, to whom the Buddha gave a handful of his hair relic so that people could worship. After that Sumana Saman (now the god Sumana Saman) built a golden chethiya in which the sacred hair relic was deposited. Later on, about seven chethiyas were built over the original golden chethiya from time to time, the last one being built by King Dutugemunu. As such, this historic town is a very sacred place for Buddhists.
The majority of the people in this area are engaged in paddy cultivation being the main economic activity.

Attractions Of Mahiyanganaya……..

Places to see, ways to wonder, and signature experiences.

Mahiyanganaya Vehicle Transfer

1 – 6 Travelers + Luggage

1 – 14 Travelers + Luggage

One Way Hire, Airport Transfer, Long-Term Vehicle Hire For Sri Lanka Tour Program. We have English Speaking Professional Driver Or Guide And We provide Car, Van, Minibus, and Bus

Tour destination near Mahiyanganaya

Knuckles Forest Reserve

Maduru Oya National Park