About Kalutara
Kalutara is one of the major cities of Sri Lanka and is a great place to enjoy a relaxing getaway. This city offers minimal options for travelers but has plenty of new and upcoming resort with beautiful palm beaches and tropical forests. The town is also famous for producing Mangosteen Fruit. The world’s only hollow Buddhist Shrine is located in this city and is definitely worth a visit. Some of the other tourists' attractions in this city that are worth your time are the luxurious plantation mansions named the Richmond Castle, Kalu Ganga river, Kalutara Bodhiya, Gunatilaka Vihara, Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple, Calido Beach.
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Kalutara Bodhiya, Western Province
0.1 km from Kalutara - See map
Kalutara Bodhiya is a highly venerated Buddhist temple situated in the town which shares the same name. It is surrounded with waters and the white...
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Kalutara Beach, Western Province
10.7 km from Kalutara - See map
Kalutara Beach is distinguished for its sloping landscape and harsh undercurrents. Situated on the Western coast of Sri Lanka, the beach is less...
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Beruwala Beach, Western Province
13.3 km from Kalutara - See map
Beruwala Beach is also known as ‘Golden Beach' because of its rich golden coloured sand flashing under the sun with the shimmering water tides...
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Sri Lanka Air Force Museum, Western Province
30.2 km from Kalutara - See map
Sri Lanka Air Force Museum (SLAFM) holds the honour of being the only national Air Force Museum that not only displays the magnificent Air...
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Mount Lavinia Beach, Western Province
32.2 km from Kalutara - See map
So close to a metropolis, but yet so far. One would never realize that this buzzing Mount Lavinia Beach is merely 8 kilometers away from the...
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Dehiwala Zoo, Western Province
34.4 km from Kalutara - See map
Even though it is a home to a large variety of animals and birds, the Dehiwala Zoo is a letdown compared to international standards. Visitors...
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St Anthony's Church, Kochchikade, Western Province
39.8 km from Kalutara - See map
Within the majestic Portugese-style Kochchikade Church lies St. Anthony’s shrine, a central place of worship for Sri Lankans of different...
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Viharamahadevi Park, Western Province
41.3 km from Kalutara - See map
Among the smoke, noise, crowd and stink of the bustling city lies the vast, green Viharamahadevi Park. The landscape of this park is decorated...
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Independence Square, Colombo, Western Province
41.4 km from Kalutara - See map
The Independence Square is a site of historic consequence, natural beauty and architectural significance. Best known for its cleanliness and open...
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National Museum of Colombo, Western Province
41.4 km from Kalutara - See map
Colombo National Museum, Sri Lanka’s largest one, is a fine representation of the nation’s vast history and heritage. The building is a large,...
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Seema Malaka Temple, Western Province
41.6 km from Kalutara - See map
Seema Malaka Temple is assembly hall for the monks at Gangaramaya Vihara temple used chiefly for meditation. The temple, situated on the waters of...
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National Art Gallery, Colombo, Western Province
41.7 km from Kalutara - See map
The National Art Gallery in Colombo is situated next to National Museum in Cinnamon gardens displays many beautiful portraits and landscapes. As...
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