Kalutara
Western · Kalutara
Kalutara is a Sri Lankan travel destination known for beach, heritage, religious.
beach
Kalutara
Quick facts
Ideal stay
1 to 3 nights
Stay length
1-4 nights (2 recommended)
Timezone
Asia/Colombo
Elevation
3 m
Tourism region
South West Coast (Resort Belt)
Budget level
Budget to midrange
Recommended pace
Relaxed
Popularity
6/10
Crowd level
Moderate
Difficulty
Easy
Coordinates
6.585261, 79.963301
Data status
Generated starter requires verification
Linked attractions
10
Connectivity
Internet quality
Good
Mobile coverage
Good
Airports
Nearest airport
Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Distance from airport
~35 km
Recommended arrival airport
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Recommended departure airport
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
History
Kalutara commands the mouth of the Kalu Ganga and was fortified in turn by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British; the Kalutara Bodhiya beside the bridge shelters a sapling lineage of the sacred Anuradhapura bo tree, and its hollow modern stupa is the world's largest of its kind. The town also gave its name to the basket-weaving and mangosteen country around it.
Climate
tropical coastal
Best time to visit
Best months
Avoid
Good for
Interest scores
Beach
9/10
Culture
9/10
Photography
8/10
Relaxation
8/10
Nature
5/10
Food
5/10
Hidden gem
5/10
Adventure
4/10
Wildlife
3/10
Shopping
3/10
Nightlife
2/10
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