Things to do in Gampaha
Gampaha District has 9 attractions worth your time. Highlights include Angurukaramulla Temple, Attanagalla Raja Maha Vihara, Henarathgoda Botanical Garden. Here's what to see and do in Gampaha, Sri Lanka.
Angurukaramulla Temple
A Buddhist temple famous for its dramatic dragon-mouth entrance, towering Buddha statue and murals of the Jataka tales.
Attanagalla Raja Maha Vihara
An ancient royal temple and archaeological site linked to the self-sacrificing King Sri Sangabodhi, with a rare intact circular relic house.
Henarathgoda Botanical Garden
A shady 19th-century botanical garden where the first rubber trees in Asia were grown, laced with old trees and a lily-covered lake.
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
An ancient and deeply sacred Buddhist temple believed to have been visited by the Buddha, famed for its vivid murals and the Duruthu Perahera.
Muthurajawela Marsh
Sri Lanka's largest coastal peat-bog wetland, a biodiverse marsh south of the lagoon best explored by boat safari.
Negombo Beach
A long golden-sand beach nicknamed the 'Golden Mile', lined with resorts, seafood restaurants and swaying coconut palms.
Negombo Dutch Fort
The gateway and ramparts of a 17th-century Dutch fort near the lagoon mouth, with a fine inscribed archway dated 1678.
Negombo Lagoon
A large mangrove-fringed lagoon famous for its outrigger fishing fleet, birdlife and boat trips along old Dutch canals.
St Mary's Church, Negombo
One of Sri Lanka's largest Catholic churches, its vast nave crowned by richly painted ceilings.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the top things to do in Gampaha?
- Popular attractions in Gampaha include Angurukaramulla Temple, Attanagalla Raja Maha Vihara, Henarathgoda Botanical Garden.
- How many attractions are there in Gampaha?
- We currently list 9 attractions in Gampaha District.