Plan your Sri Lanka trip

1. 138 km · about 3 h 15 min drive from Colombo airport (Katunayake)

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   11:15 AM

   Madu River Estuary

   Lakes & reservoirs · Galle, Galle District

   • About 3 h here
   • Entry: Public viewpoints generally free; boat safari fees vary by operator
   • Public waterways accessible through approved operators; safari times vary

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1. 27 km · about 50 min drive from Madu River Estuary

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   8:50 AM

   Moragalla Beach

   Beaches · Kalutara, Kalutara District

   • About 3 h here
   • Entry: Not verified — do not publish a fee
   • Not verified — confirm with site/operator

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3. 8 km · about 25 min drive from Moragalla Beach

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   12:15 PM

   Brief Garden

   Parks & gardens · Kalutara, Kalutara District

   • About 2 h here
   • Entry: Admission fee applies; confirm current rates and booking requirements.
   • Visiting hours and tour arrangements should be confirmed with the garden before travel.

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1. 17 km · about 45 min drive from Brief Garden

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   8:45 AM

   Thudugala Ella

   Waterfalls & rivers · Kalutara, Kalutara District

   • About 2 h here
   • Entry: No formal entrance fee may be charged, but local access or parking arrangements can vary; verify locally.
   • Outdoor natural site; daylight visits are recommended.

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3. 13 km · about 35 min drive from Thudugala Ella

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   11:20 AM

   Richmond Castle

   Historical & heritage sites · Kalutara, Kalutara District

   • About 1 h 30 min here
   • Entry: An admission or guided-visit fee may apply; verify current rates.
   • Visitor access and hours may change; confirm with site management before travel.

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5. 4 km · about 15 min drive from Richmond Castle

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   1:05 PM

   Calido Beach

   Beaches · Kalutara, Kalutara District

   • About 1 h 30 min here
   • Entry: Public access is generally free.
   • Open public shoreline; no formal visiting hours.

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7. 1 km · about 10 min drive from Calido Beach

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   2:45 PM

   Kalutara Bodhiya

   Buddhist temples · Kalutara, Kalutara District

   • About 1 h here
   • Entry: No general entry fee; donations are welcome.
   • Generally accessible daily; special religious events may affect visitor movement.

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Back to Colombo airport (Katunayake): 90 km · about 2 h 35 min drive