Kalutara is famous within Sri Lanka as one of the best places to head to for some beach therapy without having to travel a considerable distance since it’s fairly close to Colombo.
Kalutara Vihara
Also known as the Gangatilaka Vihara and Kalutara Chaitya respectively, this Buddhist place of worship is one of the biggest landmarks of Kalutara and definitely something worth checking out. The stupa was built in the 1960s, and interestingly it was designed by the first computer in the country.
Richmond Castle
Although this might not be a castle in the eyes of the world, it is definitely one of the most beautiful examples of colonial architecture within the nation. This massive Edwardian mansion once belonged to a wealthy local but is now the property of the Public Trustee and accessible by anyone.
Water Sports
Kalutara is famous for a few things in particular, and one of them is definitely water sports, such as surfing, body-boarding, jet-skiing and speed-boating. These are some of the top things to do in Kalutara and can be enjoyed while staying at local resorts such as AVANI Kalutara Resort.
Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
If you wish to see some of the most remarkable species of sea turtle in the world, all of which are endangered, then there’s no better place than this. If you arrive at the right time, you could even be involved with introducing infant turtles back to the sea.
Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+
