Dambana — Meet the Vedda People
An evening with Sri Lanka's first people.
Cultural|Mahiyangana|1.5h
When you can do this
Evenings
Pick any preferred date when booking — we'll confirm with the host within 24 hours.
The experience
What you'll do
"Vedda" means people of the forest — and the Dambana community has lived in these jungles for thousands of years, long before recorded history. This is not a staged show. You'll learn bow-and-arrow shooting from Vedda hunters, watch the Kiri Koraha dance, see fire lit with Kahanda stones, and hear how their herbal medicine system has survived into the modern day.
What's included
- Bow and arrow experience
- Kiri Koraha traditional dance
- Herbal medicine demonstration
- Fire-lighting with Kahanda stones
- 2 organic energy drinks, water, cool box
What to bring
- Camera
- Respect
- Best at 5pm
Where to stay
Stay nearby
Mahiyangana
Kevan's Casa Hotel
Your basecamp for Vedda country — ancient lakes, empty national parks and rock-top camping.
From$75/ night
≈ LKR 24,000