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Mulgirigala Rock Temple, Matara is one of the important sites drawing large number of pilgrims as well as tourists on a holiday. It is located 16 km to the north of Tangalla. Mulgirigala Rock Temple, Matara and features a cave temple made out of monolithic rock containing the images of Buddha in various poses.

As one walks through the site the viewers will come across the figures of Buddha in a standing or seating postures. The walls have paintings depicting different scenes from the life of Buddha. To crown the rock there is the Buddhist Shrine.

A visit to the Mulgirigala Rock Temple in Matara can be included in day tour while in Tangalla. After a 16 km drive, a tourist reaches the site to ascend a series of steps on the natural rock cave to see the numerous wall paintings. There is a library in one of these caves. It was at one of these caves that a British administrator, George Turnour made a very important discovery in 1826. Palm leaf manuscript containing a key to the translation of one of the great chronicles of Mahawamsa was discovered that helped the chronicle to be translated into English and Sinhalese. This has greatly helped scholars in collecting details of the eventful history of the place from 543 BC to modern times.

Though Mulgirigala Rock Temple in Matara is steep climb but the summit helps you enjoy the panoramas of the surrounding countryside. A visit to Mulgirigala Rock Temple should form a part of your touring itinerary in Matara.

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