Why You'll Love Panama Panama sits south of Arugam Bay along a stretch of coast that stays remote even during surf season — a small fishing and farming village backed by lagoons where wild elephants and water buffalo are commonly seen, with the historic Okanda temple marking the start of a traditional pilgrimage route.
One of the least developed coastal stretches near Arugam Bay, backed by lagoons frequented by elephants and abundant birdlife.
A historic pilgrimage temple marking the start of the traditional Pada Yatra walking pilgrimage route to Kataragama — see the Panama-Okanda guide.
See the Panama-Okanda Devalaya guide — the village sits a short drive south of Arugam Bay.
