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Mulkirigala Raja Maha Viharaya (MRMV) and the Monastery is an ancient Buddhist Rock Temple constructed by King Saddhatissa in the third century.  Built on a 673ft natural rock, MRMV, in Southern Sri Lanka is also known as 'Punchi Sigiriya' meaning Little Sigiriya. It's surrounded by four other rocks named Benagala, Kondagala, Bisogala, and Seelawathiegala. 'gala' denotes rock in Sinhala. Great beaches as you drive further south from Matara before turning inland. Beaches along your route from Matara before you turn inland  Beaches along your route from Matara before you turn inland The lush land and paddy fields abound on either side of the road as you head to MRMV Once you pull to the parking area at the bottom of the temple complex, there are flower vendors. It's customary to place a flower at the feet of the Buddha with respect to his teachings of impermanence. I believe you need to pay for parking here. There are seven caves with...

So Hummanaya is the place to see a natural sea blowhole in Sri Lanka. From what I have heard growing up, this is the only such place in Sri Lanka. Considering the interest of foreign tourists to visit this place, I think there may not be that many in the world. We began our day trip to Hummanaya from Matara, It was a leisure day trip and first we headed to Dickwella Village for drinks, beach, pool and lunch. Dickwella is a small, very small town further south about 12 miles from Matara, It's a great scenic drive along the coast line. Dickwella Village is a nice resort type hotel. It has been there at that location for a very long time. I remember when it's was a big deal when it was built at that location because there was a dispute with local fishermen for beach access rights. That was at least 30 years ago. It looks like all live in harmony and benefit from each others existence now. Beach off the hotel grounds Dinning Hotel's oldest employee in tradition...