Lahugala

History

Education

• Panama Maha Vidyalaya.
• Lahugala Maha Vidyalaya.
• Hulannuge Vidyalaya.
• Paranagovipola Vidyalaya.
• Government Tamil mixed school.
• viharamahadevi vidyalaya

  Tourist attractions

• Lahugala Kitulana National Park, was declared a national park on 1 October 1980 and is one of the smallest national parks in Sri Lanka. Despite its land area, the park is considered as an important habitat for Sri Lankan elephants.
• Magul Maha Vihara, is an archaeologically protected Buddhist temple in Lahugala, built by King Kavanthissa in the 2nd Century BC. The temple lies on the northern edge of the Lahugala National Park. The famed moonstone with a mahout on the elephant can be seen in the temple.
• Neelagiriseya, is an ancient Buddhist Stupa which is believed to have been built by either King Kawantissa or King Bhatikabaya.
• Lahugala Kota Vehera, is one of four ancient Stupas belonging to the Kota Vehera style in the country.
• Lahugala Kiri Vehera, is an old Vihara, located in Lahugala. Currently this temple has been protected as one of archaeological protected sites in Sri Lanka.