Akbopura Viharaya

Discover the place

The temple’s name can be confused with other places called Agbopura or Akbopura. Use Tissapura and the Thambalagamuwa area when confirming the route with a local driver. Historical references to sculptures found here do not mean those objects are still displayed at the temple.

Local area
Tissapura

District
Trincomalee

Access
Active temple; confirm the Tissapura approach

BEFORE YOU GO

Plan your visit

Ask the resident community about permitted access and the remains visible during your visit. Wear clothing suitable for a temple, remove footwear where required and avoid climbing on ruins. Confirm the approach and available facilities before leaving your regional base.

Confirm current opening arrangements, charges and transport before travelling. Exact entrance coordinates and travel distances are not yet verified.

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BUILD YOUR ROUTE

Local area & regional bases

Use these website guides to plan the wider journey. They are not ranked by distance.

Tissapura

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Trincomalee

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KEEP EXPLORING

Places to visit in the wider area

Selected from our published guides in the local area and regional bases above; check the journey before combining visits.

More local attraction guides are being added. Browse all places to visit.

STAY A LITTLE LONGER

Places to stay in Trincomalee District

Existing website listings for regional planning. These are not a nearest-hotel ranking; confirm the exact location and availability directly.

Tickets / entry: Current charges have not been verified.
Opening arrangements: Confirm current visitor arrangements locally.
Access: Active temple; confirm the Tissapura approach
Getting there: Use Tissapura and Trincomalee District when confirming the approach.

An eastern temple with ancient traces.