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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 venerated Kalutara Bodhiya has stood up under the threats of foreign rulers, nature was protected by the devoted Sinhalese people.
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The Diyagama “Palunu Gala” Inscription is an artefact that can be found near the Kalu River and dates back at least to the 5th century.
Pahiyangala cave located in Kalutara district is a massive cave where prehistoric men dwelled some 37,000 years ago. Check this article to know how to get there from Colombo and Kalutara
Geoffrey Bawa's final project is Anantara Kalutara, located on the west coast of Sri Lanka. The resort is one of his final projects which showcases cultural implications and modernism.
Craft Lanka in Kalutara offers a range of Sri Lankan handicrafts be it handloom fabrics, traditional masks or wood carved trinkets.
Located in the Thudugala Estate in Kalutara, this waterfall is a quaint 8m tall beauty that is popular with both the locals and visitors.
Lying 400 feet above the sea level, this cave is big enough to accommodate about 3,000 people inside it at any given time...
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Calido beach, The favorite among locals but unheard of among foreign travelers
is a unique beach haven in close proximity to colombo. What is so unique about it?...
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Located in close proximity to Colombo, Wadduwa beach offers a tropical beach haven with wide palm fringed golden sand where you can have a leisurely walk.
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Built in the late 1800s to shelter Aluthgama Sangharatne’s disciples, this holy temple is prominent to Buddhists all over the world.
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