The resort is located just 2 km s from the city of Kataragama and it is important to learn more about kataragama. kataragama is a fast developing township in the deep south of Sri Lanka. It is situated 228km south of Colombo. It is one of the 16 principal places of Buddhist Pilgrimage to be visited. kataragama is famous for the Hindu Shrine (Devale) and Dageba (Buddhist Pagoda - Kirivehera).The Sri Lankans believe that kataragama was sanctified by Lord Buddha.The Kirivehera Dageba which stands in close proximity to the Devale was built by the King Mahasena.