Kalutara Bodiya is a sacred place situated on the road from Colombo to Kalutara. Every driver stop his vehicle at this holy place, pray to ensure safe journey and start the trip again.

Built in 1896 at Palataota in a little inland, Richmond Castle is a 42-acre fruit garden estate, originally built for a wealthy regional governor. The architecture of this magnificent plantation mansion, a two-storied building with 15 rooms, is a mix of British and Indian styles copied from the plans of an Indian Maharaja’s palace designed by a London architect. The entire building is characterized by intricate carvings. The house & grounds are open to the public; it is a good spot for riverside

Out of around 382 recorded waterfalls in Sri Lanka, the rank of this Thudugala Ella waterfall is 268th. The fall, which has now become a famous bathing place, is situated in an estate once owned by a British and his wrecked country house can still be seen there. There is also a natural stream pool surrounded by “Ketala” plants and fern. In the nearby forest reserve, there are many beautiful migratory birds and local birds, e.g. “pale bellied flower pecker”, the smallest bird in the country.

The long, sandy beaches around Kalutara are easily reachable from Colombo Airport and are ideal for tourists looking for a peaceful and quiet retreat to enjoy a day in the sunshine among the coconut palms trees. Kalutara South beaches are recognized as the finest on the island. Kalutara's golden beach is excellent for swimming. Some of the most prestigious hotel properties are situated on the shoreline of the Indian Ocean. As it is close to Colombo, it is possible to spend an evening in the ca

Kalutara is famous for its sweet and juicy mangos teens. Mangos teen, a specialty of Kalutara, is a dark purple shiny fruit that was introduced to Ceylon from Malaya in the early 19th century. Mangos teen is said to be at its best in June (season June to September).

Kalutara is famous for its colorful, soft basket ware. Basket Centre is in the middle of the village, where the local weavers tame the unyielding palm fronds, turning them into purses, coasters, hats & many other items.

Aluthgama Kande Vihara, It is situated atop a hill, thus the name Kande Vihara (meaning temple on the hill). Thousands of devotees still flock to this temple, which was established in 1734, in search of mental and spiritual solace from the worries and troubles of daily life.

Dutch era Church of Immaculate Conception at Kalutara, its called Holy Cross Church.

Kande Viharaya Samadhi Buddha Statue, Kande Viharaya is located in Aluthgama, Kaluthra district not much far away from Colombo Galle main road.

Rankoth Viharaya is the most prominent Buddhist attraction in Panadura. This temple was built on the top of a natural rock and can seen from the far distance. Early days this place was known as the 'Galkanda Viharaya" and renamed as Rankoth Viharaya in 1890 after Pagoda was build. The name Rankoth means Golden Pinnacle.

Fa Hien Cave is named after the Buddhist monk Faxian (Wade-Giles: Fa Hien). The cave is important for the Late Pleistocene human skeletal remains discovered there in the 1960s and 1980s. Pahiyangala is a huge rock about 300 feet in height which has a flight of about 1000 steps. It is a wonderful creation of Mother Nature. It is a complex of interconnected rock shelters, eroded into almost vertical southwest-facing cliff in gneiss of the Highlands

The Brief Garden offers an idyllic escape from the hot summer sun. The garden was designed by Bevis Bawa, a major in the British Army when the island was known as Ceylon and the brother of world renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa. A multitalented individual himself, Bevis Bawa’s scenic landscaped creation features fascinating garden design including tucked away alcoves, bamboo hedges, a pond and sculptures. There is even an area much like a Japanese water garden. Not to be missed is a visit to the

Kalugala Arannanaya, a Buddhist monastery - a perfect setting for peaceful meditation. For that reaso, for the monks in this monastery, meditation has become a daily ritual in their search for a path to nirvana. People from far away places comes here to give their offerings to the monks . Kalugala Arannaya is indeed a safe haven for those looking for peace of mind. Founded in 1940 by a great ph

The KALU GANGA is a relatively slow flowing river for most of the way, so there is no need for any specialist canoeing skills. Along the route you will be able to see many vegetation types and changing landscapes. Just passing the populated Ratnapura town area, the riverbank environment becomes more scenic and peaceful, with lonely sand collectors’ houses surrounded by thick vegetation and palm trees! During most of the ride the only noises you will hear are the birds’ calls and the sound of you

A toddy tapper walks on a rope as he crosses between coconut palm trees in order to collect sap to make palm wine, or toddy, as it is locally known on May 27, 2012 in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. Palm Wine is made by fermenting the collected sap from Palm trees, and is a popular drink across Asia and some parts of Africa. Sri Lankan’s Toddy, sap of coconut palm, used to produce coconut arrack, an alcoholic beverage too.

Sri Pada is the only mountains in the world where four major religions get together and worship. To the Buddhist, the imprint found on the summit of the mountain is the hallowed footprint of the Lord Buddha hence the Name "SriPada". To the Hindus, the footprint is that of God Shiva. To the Christians, it is the footprint of St. Thomas, and to the Islam, it's the foot print of Adam, hence the title Adams peak. Another name given by Sinhalese is Samanala Kanda meaning Butterfly Mountain.

Thotupola is common near the banks of Kalu River, its the place where the boats are parked.

Katukurunda race ground is famous for all the motor bike and car races in Sri Lanka.

Fishing using large scale nets are common in the coastal area of Kalutara.

The 38-meter long Kalutara Bridge was built at the mouth of the Kalu Ganga River and serves as a major link between the country’s Western and Southern border. At the southern end of the bridge lies the 3 stories-high Kalutara Vihara, a Buddhist temple built in the 1960s which holds the distinction of being the only stupa in the world that is hollow.