Things to do in Kalutara
Kalutara District has 6 attractions worth your time. Highlights include Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple, Brief Garden (Bevis Bawa), Kalutara Chaitya and Bodhiya (Gangatilaka Vihara). Here's what to see and do in Kalutara, Sri Lanka.
Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple
A serene white-walled Buddhist temple in Kalutara North, known for its bright shrine halls and reclining Buddha.
Brief Garden (Bevis Bawa)
The lush hillside garden and eccentric artist's home created by landscape designer Bevis Bawa, hidden in the hills near Beruwala.
Kalutara Chaitya and Bodhiya (Gangatilaka Vihara)
A gleaming white hollow stupa beside the Kalu Ganga bridge, one of very few Buddhist stupas in the world you can walk inside.
Kande Vihara
A hilltop Buddhist temple near Aluthgama crowned by one of the tallest seated Buddha statues in the world.
Richmond Castle
An opulent Edwardian mansion on a hill above the Kalu Ganga, blending Italian, British and Asian architecture on a 42-acre estate.
Thudugala Ella Waterfall
A gentle two-tier waterfall inland from Kalutara with a natural rock pool for swimming, set amid lush lowland jungle.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the top things to do in Kalutara?
- Popular attractions in Kalutara include Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple, Brief Garden (Bevis Bawa), Kalutara Chaitya and Bodhiya (Gangatilaka Vihara).
- How many attractions are there in Kalutara?
- We currently list 6 attractions in Kalutara District.