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Like a visit to south Asia is incomplete without a visit to scenic and serene Sri Lanka, a visit to our beautiful island paradise is incomplete without visiting Kalutara, a happening and commercial town situated 43km from the island’s capital. Like most parts of the island, Kalutara has it’s own few landmarks and tourist attractions that make the area standout with the tourists. You will be covering the major highlights of the city including the Kalutara Bodhiya, Richmond Castle, Fa Hien Cave and the Wadduwa beach!
• Two way hotel transfers included
• Lunch and all entrance fees included
• Convenient and flexible tour itinerary
Additional Info
Duration: 7 to 9 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Like a visit to south Asia is incomplete without a visit to scenic and serene Sri Lanka, a visit to our beautiful island paradise is incomplete without visiting Kalutara, a happening and commercial town situated 43km from the island’s capital. Like most parts of the island, Kalutara has it’s own few landmarks and tourist attractions that make the area standout with the tourists. You will be covering the major highlights of the city including the Kalutara Bodhiya, Richmond Castle, Fa Hien Cave and the Wadduwa beach!
• Two way hotel transfers included
• Lunch and all entrance fees included
• Convenient and flexible tour itinerary
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kalutara Bodhiya, Galle Colombo Main Road, Kalutara 12000 Sri Lanka
Built in the 1960s, the three-storey Kalutara Bodhiya is the only stupa in the world that is hollow and has access to the inside. Situated on the Galle Colombo main road, by the side of Kalu River just south to the Kalutara city, it is believed to be one of the 32 saplings of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Even after the subsequent colonization of the island that began from the 16th century till the middle of the 20th century, the sacred tree still exists and is venerated by anyone who passes it. The Kalutara Bodhiya is also one of the best places to witness the coastal beauty of the place.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Richmond Castle, Riverside road, Kalutara 12000 Sri Lanka
Richmond Castle, built at the turn of the century in Kalutara, is considered one of the most spectacular architectural works of the period. It used to be the residence of Mudaliyar Don Arthur de Silva Wijesinghe Siriwardena. The regal building stands tall upon a beautiful hill right next to Kalu Ganga. The total extent of the estate is 42 acres. As the building is managed by the Public Trustee, anyone traveling in the area can visit it and admire its rich grandeur and style. Mudaliyar Don Arthur de Silva Wijesinghe Siriwardena built this mansion to resemble a castle in India, which belonged to his schoolmate Raja of Ramnand. The building has two storeys, 16 rooms, 34 windows and 99 doors.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fa Hien Caves, Pahiyangala, Kalutara 12000 Sri Lanka
Fa Hien caves basking on the Kalutara district are the oldest evidences for Mesolithic habitation. Fondly known as “Pahiyangala” by the locals, this cave gets its name due to an ancient Chinese monk who’s said to have used the cave as his rest stop, centuries ago. This cave is archeologically rich, and is the largest cave in the island. Additionally, it’s also one of the largest found natural rock formations in Asia. The cave was also the site of a remarkable archaeological discovery that dug up human skulls dating back about 37,000 years—the remains of one of the region’s oldest prehistoric human settlements. A trip to this cave is known to be quite adventurous so wearing sensible shoes is advised.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wadduwa Beach, 22 km South of Colombo, Wadduwa 12560 Sri Lanka
On the Southern outskirt of the busy city of Colombo, hidden behind coconut plantations lies the most beautiful beach on the west coast of the island. It is has calm water combined with a golden, sandy beach. It is a perfect spot for a family get away or a couple looking for a nice beach getaway. Not only is the calm water of Wadduwa beach open for swimming but its also open for various water-sport activities from jet skiing to wind surfing and is definitely worth a visit.
Duration: 1 hour
