Buttala Travel Guide

Surrounded by abandoned fields and dense forests, Buttala is a good base for eco-tourism activities. Much of the town is part of the Monaragala District of southeastern Sri Lanka which, according to the Buddhist chronicler Mahavamsa, used to be a defense base under the kingdom of King Dutugemunu Ruhunu. Thus, the location of Butalla has a considerable cultural and historical significance to the Sri Lankans. In addition, Buttala is also a good jump-off point to explore the Yala National Park...