After a five and half hours drive from Colombo to Tissamaharama the best stop is at Priyankara Hotel. Situated in the Tissa - Kataragama road just passing the picturesque Tissa tank Priyankara Hotel has much to offer than you can wish for on your holiday.

All 26 rooms are specious and tastefully decorated. They have phones, hot and cold water, are air-conditioned and the private balconies overlooking the vast acres of paddy fields which are a host to an assortment of birds and wild animals. The bar is small but has a diverse selection of beverages including a fairly good collection of international wines. There are number of indoor games to keep you occupied if you don't want to explore the environs, and there is also a pool table in the roomy lounge area.

You can carry a glass of Chablis or Medoc or St. Emillion to the restaurant or order a bottle with your dinner. The restaurant seats 70 people and is decorated in keeping with the unifying theme that pervades throughout the hotel.