Beaches
Calido Beach
Kalutara, Kalutara District
A narrow coastal sand strip near the Kalu Ganga estuary, known for its river-and-sea landscape.
Travel guide
Places to visit in Kalutara
The best places to see in Kalutara: sights, nature, temples and beaches, with opening hours, entry fees and how to get there.
7 places
Buddhist temples
Kalutara Bodhiya
Kalutara, Kalutara District
A prominent Buddhist shrine beside the Kalu Ganga, recognised for its distinctive hollow stupa.
Beaches
Parks & gardens
Brief Garden
Kalutara, Kalutara District
A landscaped garden created by artist and landscape designer Bevis Bawa, known for tropical planting and sculpture.
Historical & heritage sites
Richmond Castle
Kalutara, Kalutara District
A historic mansion near Kalutara known for its early twentieth-century architecture and landscaped grounds.
Waterfalls & rivers
Thudugala Ella
Kalutara, Kalutara District
A small forest waterfall and natural bathing area in the Dodangoda area of Kalutara District.
Historical & heritage sites