Kalutara also known as Kalutota is a big town in the Kalutara district known for its beautiful beaches. The Kalutara beach is known to be one of the finest in Srilanka and it is located about an hour long distance from away from Colombo.Kalutara makes for a fine beach worth visiting in Srilanka. Kalutara was once a prime spice trading center. The town gets its name from Kalu Ganga. The region was planted with lots of coconut trees. The byproducts of the coconut tree were used for internal and external trade. The 38 meter long Kalutara Bridge built at the mouth of Kalu Ganga River plays a quintessential role in serving as prime link connecting the country’s Western and Southern border.
Things to do and see in Kalutara
- A three story high Kalutara Vihara stands at the southern end of the bridge. The Vihara was built in 1960 and stands as a perfect epitome of a hollow structure or idol. The Stupa is one of its kindsin the world that is hollow.
- Kalutara is also known for its historic temple that was built in 1873 named Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple situated in Kalutara North.
- A scared Shrine named Kalutara Bodiya is another famed shrine in Srilanka you must pay visit to. It is set in lines with the shrines of Anuradhapura Shri Maha Bodhiya. The hallow Dageba with its interesting paintings makes for an interesting watch.
- Calido beach is popular with tourists for its natural and scenic beauty. A thin strip of land runs through the Kalu River and the IndianOcean– that’s what makes Calido beach an interesting place to be in.
Kalutara is known for its Buddhist sites. On the Colombo Galle road you can stop over to watch the Kalutara Bodhiya a sacred and devotional Buddhist site. The town practice Buddhism as religion. However the locals speak mostly Sinhala. Tamil language remains a less spoken language and the Tamils can be found in the outskirts of Kalutara who in recent years have moved from Colombo and settled at Kalutara.
- Kalutara is known for its beaches hence it is also well equipped with niche resorts, restaurants catering to the requirements of travelers and tourists.
- You can find different kinds of stay option that make your Kalutara stay extremely adventurous and exciting.
- Resort around Lagoons are one of its kind stay options
- For a unique and adventurous stay, villas set amidst the plantations make for an interesting stay or you can opt to stay in Bungalows set in private estates.
- The Kaultara beach also has regular budget accommodation and luxury beach resort around the main beach offering you comfortable and convenient stay.
- You can find different kinds of stay option that make your Kalutara stay extremely adventurous and exciting.
