Point of interest

Embekke Devalaya ( ඇම්බැක්කේ දේවාලය )

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Tips from locals

Sumana
November 19, 2015
Embekka Temple was built by the King Vikramabahu III (AD 1357 - 1374) in Sri Lanka. Temple dedicated to God of Kataragama with magnificent Sri Lankan Architecture in Wood.
Rasika
January 17, 2018
Embekka Devalaya was built by the King Vikramabahu III of Gampola Era in Sri Lanka. The devalaya is dedicated to the worship of Mahasen, popularly known as Kataragama deviyo. A local deity called Devatha Bandara is also worshiped at this site.
Marvel Hills
November 9, 2018
History, Arts & Culture
Nadun Sadamal
February 17, 2018
Ancient wood carving and historical buildings.
Sarath
July 24, 2016
(12.5km away) Built during the Gampola period, this shrine to god Katharagama houses some of the best wood carvings and architectural structures from the Sinhala Kingdoms. The magnificent structures were built without using any kind of nut and bolt, but by using different techniques wood craft.

Unique things to do nearby

Day Trips from Kandy to Sigiriya with Village Experiences
Experience Kandy with a local by TukTuk
Kandy cooking class with village family

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Location
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Kandy, CP