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Sri Lanka’s West Coast Gem Between Colombo & Galle

Nestled where the Kalu Ganga meets the Indian Ocean, Kalutara (pop. 40,000+) offers:

• Golden beaches without the crowds of Bentota
• Sacred sites – Including Sri Lanka’s only hollow stupa
• Lush countryside – Rubber plantations and spice gardens

Where Colonial History Whispers Through Tombstones

Built in 1749 during Dutch rule, this Doric-style Protestant church is:

• One of Asia’s oldest functioning Dutch Reformed churches
• A museum of colonial epitaphs – With 200+ tombstones
• A masterpiece of VOC-era architecture – Thick walls to withstand tropical heat

From Colonial Gardens to Queen Mother’s Memorial

Once named Victoria Park under British rule, this 50-acre urban sanctuary is now a tribute to Queen Viharamahadevi (2nd century BCE), mother of Sri Lanka’s legendary King Dutugemunu.

The Grand White Landmark Facing Viharamahadevi Park

Completed in 1937, this majestic building is:

• One of Colombo’s most photographed colonial structures
• The gateway to Viharamahadevi Park – Colombo’s largest green space
• Still functioning as the Colombo Municipal Council headquarters

Glide Past Colombo’s Political Heart on a Naval Boat Cruise

Operated by the Sri Lanka Navy, this 45-minute boat tour offers:

• Safe, guided rides with life jackets and naval crew
• 360° views of the iconic lotus-shaped Parliament building
• Serene waterscapes in the heart of the administrative capital

Where Sri Lanka’s History Meets Urban Life

Built to commemorate February 4, 1948—when Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) gained independence from Britain—this iconic landmark offers:

• Striking Kandyan-era architecture with 60 carved stone pillars
• Lush green spaces perfect for jogging or picnics
• The Arcade – A chic shopping complex in restored colonial buildings

Where Sri Lanka’s Elite Have Played Since 1879

Nestled in central Colombo, the Royal Colombo Golf Club offers an 18-hole championship course, a British colonial clubhouse, and rare city-center greens.

Where Dravidian Grandeur Meets Spiritual Serenity

In the heart of Wellawatte’s Tamil quarter, this vibrant temple astonishes visitors with its 12-tier gopuram, sacred Shiva lingam, and vivid Ramayana frescoes.