Kelaniya

Western Province

Photo by Alex Urmeneta

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7 miles from the city center, Kelaniya temple offers a beautiful temple, a huge stupa and this magnificent bodhi tree. 

Admission is by donation and you should leave your shoes with one of the vendors before entering the complex. Tip: walking out the back of the complex allows you to get a photo of both the temple and stupa together.
Peliyagoda
Head to R. Premadasa Stadium and Colombo Lotus Tower—just two of the sights around Peliyagoda.

Reasons to visit

  • Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara