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Kalutara is a coastal district located in the southwestern region of Sri Lanka. The district houses a number of popular tourist destinations and it is one of the sought after tourist regions in the country. Read on to know more about attractions in the Kalutara district. Fa Hien Caves Located to the west of Kalutara, …
If you are planning to trip around the coastal belt of Sri Lanka, Kalutara is a location that is sure to be on your list of places to visit. Here are some tips on how to get about in Kalutara. Location Kalutara is located on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka and is …
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The city of Kalutara, once a capital in the south derived its name from the magnificent Kalu Ganga that flows across the city. Kalutara is famous for its art, culture and iconic remnants of the past. Richmond Castle Visit this extraordinary castle, built in the early 1900s by the son of a wealthy planter. …
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Kalutara, located towards the south of the country, is the perfect destination for those seeking a relaxing holiday. Besides the wonderful beach, there are so many attractions just waiting to be discovered! Here are a few you might want to visit on your holiday here; Kande Viharaya In the premises of the Kande Vihara …
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Kalutara, which also known in old days as Kalutota is a big town in Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is also the third largest urban area in Western Province after Colombo and Negombo. This scenic resort town is also the administrative capital of Kalutara District. It is located approximately 40 km south of the …
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Instagram has established a trend since its inception and millennials are so into documenting their travels, day to day life, food in insta. Not only sri lanka but Kalutara also has insta-worthy places which provide that wow factor in your insta-feed. If you’re a grammer you should definitely check these places out. If you’ve awesome places that you think we …
Kalutara borrows its name from Kalu Ganga (black river). The city was a one-time capital as required by a South Indian Prince. That said, Kalutara bears significance in many aspects such as history, colonialism, nature, religion, and culture. In the olden days, Kalutara was the main hub to export spices. Arab sellers frequented this part …
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Ancient caves, a timeless castle and decades old traditions, sounds thrilling? These are some of the exciting things to do around Kalutara, an eminent capital and district located approximately 40 km south of Colombo in the paradise isle, Sri Lanka. If you are looking to visit this marvel district, you are in the right place …
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Kalutara is a major city in the Western Province of Sri Lanka and the capital of Kalutara District. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations on the island. It is possible to cover the most interesting places Kalutara has to offer within one day. An early morning visit to Kalutara Temple will give …
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Pahiyangala Cave ( Pahiyan Lena) is one of the offbeat and significant prehistoric places in Sri Lanka. Archeologists have discovered by excavations that these caves had been inhabited by prehistoric cavemen who called this cave home 37,000 years ago. Making this cave the most ancient pre-historic settlement in Asia and the largest naturally formed rock …
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