Category: History

Pahiyangala Cave – A Must Visit Pre- Historic Cave in Sri Lanka!

The mammoth cavern is one of the largest in Asia, where the remains of a prehistoric society dating back to…

5 years ago

The story of the Richmond Castle – Rise and Fall of a Mudaliyar: A Must Visit Attraction!

Travelling around Kalutara? Then take some time out of your schedule to pay a visit to Richmond Castle, an iconic…

5 years ago

What happened to the Kalutara Fort? – the story of one of the oldest forts of Sri Lanka

Looking back at the colonial times, the westerners who seized Ceylon for a significant period of time saw Kalutara as…

6 years ago

Explore the iconic location of The Bridge on the River Kwai!

Relive movie making history If you are a kid of the 1950s, then you are sure to recall the award-winning…

6 years ago

Travel to Nachchimale, Sri Lanka – A treasure trove of nature

Ingiriya in Kalutara is famed for its natural beauty and many natural attractions that lie there. Here are some places…

6 years ago

Kalutara Bodhiya – A Revered Place of Worship

An extremely important religious site in Sri Lanka, the Kalutara Bodhiya is one of the 32 saplings of the original…

6 years ago

Explore Kalutara Places to Visit – Expect the Unexpected

Kalutara is easily one of the most popular coastal retreats that Sri Lanka has to offer. It is situated along…

6 years ago

Story behind the Richmond Castle – The Rise and Fall of a Mudaliyar

Richmond castle located in a rural area in Kalutara brings awe to anyone who visited the place. The calm and…

6 years ago

Katukurunda Railway Accident – First head-on collision in Sri Lanka

We at Travel Kalutara strive you to bring not only about travel related topics but also historically significant events that…

6 years ago

What happened to the Kalutara Fort ? – The Colonial remnants of Kaluthota

I hope you are all eager to visit Kalutara Fort or searching every nook and corner of Google Maps for…

6 years ago