{"id":2170,"date":"2012-12-15T13:30:04","date_gmt":"2012-12-15T05:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/?p=2170"},"modified":"2021-02-12T18:24:54","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T10:24:54","slug":"the-rural-town-of-tissamaharama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/index.php\/2012\/12\/15\/the-rural-town-of-tissamaharama\/","title":{"rendered":"The Rural Town of Tissamaharama"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tissamaharama town or Tissa as commonly known by the locals is a small ancient town located in the southern part of Sri Lanka. Like many other visitors, my wife and I spent 2 nights in Tissa\/Weerawila area as the starting point for our safari trip to Yala National Park. Tissa is famous for being the closest gateway to Yala National Park. It is a charming village with lots of scenery and some ancient archaeological ruins.<\/p>\n<p>Initially we do not have any plans to do a quick tour of Tissa but since we arrived there earlier than we had expected, impromptu decision to organise a quick tour was made with the help of our awesome driver\/guide.<\/p>\n<p>By the way, if you have missed out on my previous Sri Lanka posts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/index.php\/2012\/11\/21\/sri-lanka-trip-2012-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a> to catch up.<\/p>\n<p>The modern side of Tissa town \u2014 banks, telco shops, electronics, caf\u00c3\u00a9, supermarket, etc.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the most famous sites in Tissa is its stupas. According to AmazingLangka.com, this Yatala Dageba stupa (photo below) is believed to be built by regional king Mahanaga in the 3rd century BC on the grounds which his queen delivered a son. This stupa has been identified as Mani Chethiya and Yattalaya in various historical documents.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Written here: \u201cTooth Relic Shrine\u201d according to the Stone Inscriptions or \u201cYatala Wehera\u201c according to the common use.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Not far from the stupa is the unique landmark of Tissa which is the beautiful man-made lake\/reservoir known as Tissa Wewa.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tissa Wewa provides a scenic backdrop to the town with its beautiful bird life and majestic old trees.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/6.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This man-made lake is considered as one of the earliest engineering marvel in Sri Lanka and is believed to be constructed the 3rd Century BC by King Yatala Tissa, or regional king Maha Naga who is a brother of king Devanampiyatissa (250-210 BC).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/7.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We stopped at one side of the lake to check out one of the frequent activities among the locals at the lake which is none other than &#8211; bathing!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/8.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s kind of cool to see the locals enjoying themselves. Bus, trucks, private cars, bicycles all stopped by the lake for a quick dive.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/9.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Business must be good for this \u2018bakery on wheels\u2019 catering for the hungry swimmers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/10.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While many enjoyed swimming at the lake, it was business as usual for these two fishermen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/11.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With some time to spare, we negotiated for a quick 30-minutes boat ride around Tissa Wewa.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/12.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another look at the locals enjoying the bathing activity and the old trees.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/13.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the back is one of the famous stupas.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/14.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nice refreshing breeze.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/15.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some fancy lakeside hotel.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/17.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>More birds as we approached the end of our boat ride.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/18.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A public bus picking up and dropping passengers at the lake.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/19.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another group takes off for the boat tour.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2012\/tissa\/DSC06216.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It was a nice 2-hour tour of Tissa town and a great break before we checked in into our \u2018village\u2019 style mud house of Saraii Village which will be shared in my next Sri Lanka blog post \ud83d\ude42 Till then, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/index.php\/2012\/11\/21\/sri-lanka-trip-2012-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a> to catch up on other blog posts on this awesome Sri Lanka trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tissamaharama town or Tissa as commonly known by the locals is a small ancient town located in the southern part of Sri Lanka. 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