Yapahuwa

Yapahuwa is located 112 km away from Colombo in the North-western province of Sri Lanka midway between Kurunegala and Anuradhapura & 96 km away from Kandy.

Author & photographer –Ruwan Herath (www.ruwanh.blogspot.com)

Period	No of days	Team	Weather	Transport
August 2014	01	03	Dry & Windy	Bus / Train
Route
Kandy > Kurunegala (By Bus) Kurunegala > Maho (By Train) Maho > Yapahuwa (By Three-wheeler)
Accommodation
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Travel Tips & Special Notes
Be ready for strong wind
Be prepare for enough water before traveling
Leave only your foot prints

Dedicated to my family

Yapahuwa can be reached by A10 main motor road start from Kandy & turn to A28 at Padeniya & turn again to B326 at Daladagama main motor road as well as by the northern Railway line. Yapahuwa is 6k east of Maho railway station.

In the early 13th century Yapahuwa was the capital of the country and it housed the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha for 11 Years. King Bhuvanekabhu I, the son of the King Parakramabahu who at that time ruled Dambadeniya, was stationed at Yapahuwa in order to protect the Country from Invaders; built the palace and the temple. After the Fortress was abandoned monks converted it into a monastery and monks still reside among the ancient ruins. Even today signs of early defense mechanisms can still be seen among the ruins.

Hope to see you soon with another journey.