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Yapahuwa
An impressive 13th-century fortress complex with a dramatic ornamental stairway and stone lions.
About Yapahuwa
An impressive 13th-century fortress complex with a dramatic ornamental stairway and stone lions.
Best time to visit
Year-round · early morning best
Getting there
Reached from North Western Province; our chauffeur-guides include Yapahuwa on tailor-made itineraries. Ask us for the best route and stopovers.
Things to do in Yapahuwa
- Guided walk through UNESCO-listed ruins and monuments
- Ancient frescoes, stupas and stone carvings dating back centuries
- Best photographed at sunrise before the crowds and heat arrive