The 6 Best Free Things to do in Ambalangoda, Southern Province

January 4, 2022 Stefan Strunk

Ambalangoda is a coastal town located in Galle District, Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Governed by Ambalangoda Urban Council, the town is famous for its ancient devil masks and devil dancers. It is approximately 107 kilometres (66 mi) south of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 13 metres (43 ft) above the sea level.
Restaurants in Ambalangoda

1. Dudley Silva Batiks

No 53 Elpitiya Road, Ambalangoda, Ambalangoda 80300 Sri Lanka +94 91 2 259411 [email protected] http://www.bosp.lk/profile/BOS010
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
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0%
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Dudley Silva Batiks

2. Sri Vijayarama Viharaya

Dhirakkanda Buddhist Temple Dhirakkanda Mawatha,Kaluwadumulla, Ambalangoda 80300 Sri Lanka +94 91 2 259443
Excellent
78%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
6%
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0%
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Sri Vijayarama Viharaya

3. Ariyapala Mask Museum

426 Main Street, Ambalangoda 80300 Sri Lanka +94 91 2 258373 [email protected] http://www.masksariyapalasl.com/mask_museum.htm
Excellent
33%
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36%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
3%
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1%
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4.0 based on 143 reviews

Ariyapala Mask Museum

Reviewed By JetsetCupcake - Sri Lanka, null

This might just be one of my favorite "off the beaten path" gems in all of Sri Lanka! The museum itself is just so delightfully quirky! It looks as though it were made in the 1960s, and was never remodeled or dusted. Somehow, though, this adds charm to the whole place. Though the museum is teeny weeny, it does actually give a good amount of information as to what each mask means. I also enjoyed learning about the traditional mask ceremony itself. Now when I see these masks all over Sri Lanka, I feel quite good about the fact I know a little more about their meaning and cultural significance now! The real start of the show here, though, is definitely the mask museum upstairs. The masks are absolutely gorgeous and are some of the highest quality craftsmanship I've seen in the whole island. Each mask is handmade with an incredible attention to detail. With masks that you find in the average tourist shop, decoration is merely painted on in broad strokes, but not so with these masks! Instead, the details are hand carved into the wood, and then elegant and unique colors are used throughout. The result is absolutely striking - and unlike anything else you'll find in Sri Lanka! Several reviewers have opined that the shop is a scam, as the prices for these masks are high when compared to masks that you can get in Galle or Colombo. These reviewers, however, are unaware of the huge difference in quality between these masks and the cheaper 2,000-10,000 rs masks that can be found commercially. Having lived in Sri Lanka for 6 months now, I can confidently say that these masks are worth every penny. I returned just a few weeks after my initial visit to purchase two masks for my apartment and couldn't be happier with them!!

4. Ariyapala & Sons

426 Main Road, Ambalangoda 80300 Sri Lanka +94 91 2 258373 http://masksariyapalasl.com/
Excellent
43%
Good
36%
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19%
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2%
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0%
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4.0 based on 42 reviews

Ariyapala & Sons

Reviewed By CroxleyJD - Croxley Green, United Kingdom

A worthwhile opportunity. We arrived and had an English-spoken tour of the museum. Each mask on display had its own story and purpose. After our tour we got to visit the workshop where we could witness men carving and decorating their handmade masks. Finally, we visited their shop which was full of all types of souvenirs for a very reasonable price. Would recommend to travellers!

5. Mask Cavers

85/2 Galle Road, Ambalangoda 80300 Sri Lanka
Excellent
33%
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38%
Satisfactory
24%
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5%
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4.0 based on 21 reviews

Mask Cavers

Https://www.inspirock.com/sri-lanka/ambalangoda/mask-cavers-a3249299077

6. Moonstone Mines

Mitiyagoda, Ambalangoda 80300 Sri Lanka +94 71 757 5840
Excellent
10%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
24%
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16%
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34%
Overall Ratings

2.5 based on 230 reviews

Moonstone Mines

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