Enchanting Island Escapes
Are you on the lookout for beautiful places in Kalutara to visit for your holidays? Look no further you’re in the perfect place.
At Travel Kalutara we strive to bring our readers the unknown facts and of well-known Kalutara attractions as well as the lesser-known and less touristy places in the region.
Being in proximity to nation’s capital Colombo, Kalutara is a perfect one-day trip place in Sri Lanka.
You can cover main attractions in the city within a day but it’ll take careful planning to cover places located more inland such as Pahiyangala, Thudugala falls, Makeli falls to name a few.
Piqued your interest? Browse through our articles to get a good grasp of the highlights of the area.
You’ll find that Kalutara not only boasts golden sand beaches and renowned cultural landmarks but is also adorned with amazing natural marvels and historical places of interest.
The Ariyapala mask workshop and museum in Ambalangoda has a display that is everything to do with masks and making it in Sri Lanka. Creative masks are made with a combination of the characters in the folklore that is a part of the Lankan culture; therefore, they play a big role in the events on the island.
Where is Kalutara Fort located you wonder? Even though this colonial fort doesn't exist today it had been a significant stronghold during the era. Build by Portuguese and revamped by the Dutch and was later demolished to build Kalutara temple.
The Kosgulana Suspension Bridge is a lesser-known attraction on the east border of Kalutara district that the locals use every day and is well worth a visit if you are there already. Crossing over the bridge is not for the faint-hearted and people with vertigo. Check out the article to find out why.
Ranjith’s Carving and Batik Museum is a must-visit attraction in Kalutara and features traditional batik, woodcarvings & demon masks.
Kalutara district is blessed with not only golden sand tropical beaches but serene forest reserves. There are tranquil Buddhist monasteries that are located in these verdant jungles to spread Lord Buddha's teachings and facilitate people who seek solace in Vipassana meditation.
The Kalutara Basket Centre has baskets of great quality and is a must visit when you are in Kalutara or in the towns nearby.
The Kechchimalai Mosque in Beruwala is a highly significant religious place for all the Muslims in the area and all over Sri Lanka too.
Sri Lanka is gifted with splendid beaches and travellers are spoilt for choices. Here we've compiled a list of blissful beaches for lovebirds who are looking to rekindle and re-invigorate their love while in Sri Lanka. Check it out.
Sri Lanka’s newest Buddha statue is reportedly the biggest in all of South Asia and is definitely something to check out in Kalutara.
Moragalla Beach is a beautiful stretch of land that is situated just next to the famous Beruwala area, situated just southwards of it. Nowadays, Moragalla has almost merged with Beruwala to create one of the most enticing coastal destinations on the island.