Buduruwagala is located about 5 km from the Wellawaya on the Thanamalwila road. Buduruwagala is a place, not to be missed if you are on your way from Hill country to southern beaches. The name “Buduruwagala” is derived from word “Budu”, “Ruwa” and “Gala”. Budu means “ Budda”, Ruwa means “Image” and “Gala” means stones(Buddha images with stones).


The statues are believed to build 10th century AD. The gigantic Buddha statue still bears traces of its original stuccoes robe and a long streak of orange suggests it was once brightly painted. The central of the three figures to the Buddha's right is thought to be the Buddhist mythological figure-the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. To the left of this white painted figure is a female figure in the thrice-bent posture, which is thought to be his consort-Tara.










Bamiyan Buddha statues in Afghanistan was considered as tallest Buddha statue until it was destruction by Taliban in March 2001. The Buduruwagala Buddha Statue is now considered the tallest in the world.

Sri Lanka is considered as an Asian country to contain richest bio-diversity in a single area. Hill Country receives its flowing water from South-west monsoon rains. Ambuluwawa peak situated in the center of Gampola Kingdom established by the great Sinhala King Buvanekabahu IV. Bio-diversity of Sri Lanka is amply exampled in Ambulawa.

According to the researchers there are about 200 varieties of plants belong to 80 families. “Iramusu”, “Muva kiriya” and “nawa handi” are some of known medical plants grown in the area. Ambuluwawa rock summit is surrounded by large number of mountain ranges. The scenic beauty of this summit is breathtaking.