Kalutara Holidays – Quality beach hotels and authentic Sri Lankan street life
Holidays in Kalutara are based in and around an animated town and beach resort, 28 miles south of Colombo. Holidays in Kalutara offer a selection of simple guesthouses and sophisticated hotels lining miles of superb Kalutara beaches that extend in both directions from the characterful town centre. Some Kalutara hotels offer Kalutara holidays on an all-inclusive basis. Kalutara holiday nightlife revolves around hotel restaurants, bars, discos and occasional live music. Authentic roadside shacks supplement excellent Kalutara hotel cuisine. For a taste of real Sri Lankan street life, Kalutara holidays should include a stroll in the town itself, for enjoyable bazaars and markets and plenty of shops selling famous basket ware and the renowned exotic Mangosteen fruit. Holidays in Kalutara should include a look at the Gangatil Vihara Buddhist shrine, the Catholic church and the mosque.

Kalutara beach – Miles of idyllic golden sand
Wide palm-lined Kalutara beach has gently shelving sand and beautiful clear blue water ideal for swimming. Quieter Kalutara beaches can be found in the outskirts. Kalutara holidays could also sample the fine beach at Wadduwa. Watersports fans on holiday in Kalutara should head for the lagoon.

Holidays in Kalutara – Fascinating excursions
Kalutara holidays are ideally placed for visiting a string of exceptional Sri Lanka beaches stretching to the south towards Bentota and Beruwela. Kalutara holidays shouldn’t miss out on Richmond Castle and its estate, the Sinharaja rainforest and the organised excursions to the turtle hatchery at Kagoda or the elephant sanctuary at Pinnawela. Kalutara holidays are well placed for exploring the scenic interior of Sri Lanka with its fascinating historic, cultural and religious sights. Popular Kalutara holiday excursions include the temples at Galapata Vihara, the botanical gardens at Kandy, the Yala wildlife park, historic Galle and the capital, Colombo.

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