Trips home
My trips
Favorites
Create new trip
Settings
Currency
$ U.S. Dollar
Language
english
Help
FAQ
Trip Planner:   Asia  /  Sri Lanka  /  Sabaragamuwa Province  /  Pinnawala  /  Mahamevnawa Amadahara Buddhist Monastery Pinnawala

Mahamevnawa Amadahara Buddhist Monastery Pinnawala, Pinnawala

4.3
#56 of 60 in Things to do in Sabaragamuwa Province
Religious Site · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
Create an itinerary including Mahamevnawa Amadahara Buddhist Monastery Pinnawala
A small rural monastery, Mahamevnawa Amadahara Buddhist Monastery Pinnawala offers visitors a chance to experience the spiritual aspects of Buddhist life. While at the monastery, a popular stop for visitors of a nearby elephant orphanage, you'll be able to get personal meditation instruction, get a blessing from monks, visit a bookshop, join in the evening chanting, and make offerings at shrines. Explore the website for further details and practical info, including open hours. Plan my day in Pinnawala using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Klarna Trips.
Improve this listing »
Create a full itinerary - for free!

Tours to nearby attractions

BOOK WITH VIATOR Kandy Day Tour from Colombo
4.5
Duration: 12h
Tours from $85 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions
5.0
Duration: 12h - 14h
Tours from $93 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR All inclusive Private Day trip Kandy and other attractions
5.0
Duration: 12h 14min
Tours from $123 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR Kandy Day Tour
5.0
Duration: 7h
Tours from $89 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR The Isle of The Pearl - 14 Days Tour
5.0
Duration: 336h
Tours from $800 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR Colombo Airport Transit Tour – 5 Hours
4.5
Duration: 5min - 30min
Tours from $99 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR 5 Day Multi-City Sightseeing Tour
5.0
Tours from $400 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR COLOMBO HOTEL Transfers - from Bandaranaike international airport
5.0
Duration: 40min - 1h
Tours from $79 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR kandy Day excursions
5.0
Duration: 15min - 17min
Tours from $128 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR 10 days 9 nights Discover Srilanka.
5.0
Tours from $850 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR Kandy Day Tour
5.0
Duration: 12h
Tours from $139 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR Kandy Day Tour from Colombo
5.0
Duration: 12h
Tours from $169 ›

Mahamevnawa Amadahara Buddhist Monastery Pinnawala reviews

TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 5.0
1 review
Google
4.7
Google
  • By chantela
    Thousands of Buddhists visit this place .They got meditation ,arms giving and religious activities on poya days ,Special arrangements in vesak like main poya days .It's a Buddhist temple ,so behave decently and dress appropriately. They are the leaders in Buddhist activities in sri lanka . Most people gain spiritual well being following the noble truth of Nibbana which lord Buddha taught 2500 years ago . Note -You do not need to pay to obtain these services
  • By Chanaka Jayarathna
    Best temple in pinnawala with pure Buddha teaching.
  • By ShehanZ TechKnow
    Very good place to relax
  • By Manula Koswatte
    Buddhist Religious Place with teachings of Therawada Buddhism . Well managed and honest set of Monks are there with higher diciplines.
  • By Uresh Dassanayake
    Must visit place. One of the place to learn Therawada Budhdhism.
See more on Google ›

Plan your trip to Pinnawala

  • Get a personalized trip
    A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Book it
    Choose from the best hotels and activities. Up to 50% off
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place. Everyone on the same page.
Know more

Popular things to do in Pinnawala

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage ©
Nature / Park
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
2.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Pinnawala Handicrafts Emporium ©
Art Gallery
Pinnawala Handicrafts Emporium
4.1
Duration: 30 minutes
Luv SL ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Luv SL
3.5
Duration: 30 minutes

Side trips from Pinnawala

Elephant Freedom Project ©
Nature / Park
Elephant Freedom Project
Kegalle
4.7
Duration: 8 hours
Euphoria Spice and Herbal ©
Garden
Euphoria Spice and Herbal
Matale
4.5
Duration: 30 minutes
Millennium Elephant Foundation ©
Nature / Park
Millennium Elephant Foundation
Kegalle
3.0
Duration: 2 hours
Oak-Ray Isiwara Ayurvedic Village
Garden
Oak-Ray Isiwara Ayurvedic Village
Matale
1.1
Duration: 2h 30 min

Featured attractions of the week

Mahamevnawa Amadahara Buddhist Monastery Pinnawala ©
Religious Site
Mahamevnawa Amadahara Buddhist Monastery Pinnawala
4.3
Duration: 30 minutes
Knuckles Forest Reserve ©
World heritage site
Knuckles Forest Reserve
Kandy District
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Susantha Spice and Herbal Garden ©
Garden
Susantha Spice and Herbal Garden
Hingula
1.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Yapahuwa Rock Fortress ©
Historic Site
Yapahuwa Rock Fortress
Yapahuwa
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Don't Miss a Thing.
See & Do More.

Trips in Mahamevnawa Amadahara Buddhist Monastery Pinnawala by other users

8 days in Colombo & Kandy BY A USER FROM INDIA Colombo Kandy 29 days in Sri Lanka SEE PLAN Kandy Anuradhapura Jaffna 19 days in Sri Lanka, Maldives & Port Blair BY A USER FROM INDIA Kandy Unawatuna Udawalawe National Park 15 days in Colombo BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Elephant Freedom Project Food Tours Diyatha Uyana 20 days in Kurunegala BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM Kurunegala 41 days in Sri Lanka BY A USER FROM INDIA Unawatuna Bentota Colombo 6 days in Colombo BY A USER FROM INDIA Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple Galle Fort Pilgrims Lounge Chrishtopher Handicraft and Paint Gallery 6 days in Colombo BY A USER FROM INDIA Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple Galle Fort Pilgrims Lounge Chrishtopher Handicraft and Paint Gallery 37 days in Colombo BY A USER FROM INDIA Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple Galle Fort Pilgrims Lounge Chrishtopher Handicraft and Paint Gallery 8 days in Sri Lanka BY A USER FROM INDIA Kandy Pinnawala Colombo 54 days in Sri Lanka BY A USER FROM INDIA Bentota Unawatuna Tissamaharama 9 days in South Asia BY A USER FROM INDIA Nuwara Eliya Kandy Kegalle
See all trips