Kurunegala

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Kurunegala lake and city
Kurunegala lake and city
Giant Samadhi Buddha statue on top of the Elephant rock in Kurunegala city, Sri Lanka
This image was taken in Kurunegala, an important city in Sri Lanka. It is a view from the top of a large rock called Athugala in Kurunegala.
Best place in Kurunegala region to get an amazing panoramic view of the area. It is just a 30 minutes hike from the bottom of the rock. There's a giant 60m tall Buddha statue at the top of the rock as well. It is pretty much the landmark of Kurunegala region. Not a big tourist attraction. But worth a visit if you have some free time.
Kandyan Reach Hotel

Kandyan Reach Hotel

4 out of 5
344-350 Kandy Road Kurunegala
Stay at this spa hotel in Kurunegala. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Athugala Rock and Kurunegala Lake are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (25 reviews)
Clean, spacious and well equipwd rooms.

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Kandyan Reach Hotel
Cottage 23

Cottage 23

3.5 out of 5
101/23 Bauddhaloka Mawatha Kurunegala WP
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Kurunegala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kurunegala Lake and Athugala Rock are ...
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bungalow berrycove

bungalow berrycove

3 out of 5
Kurunegala Town Central, Kurunegala Kurunegala NW
Stay at this hotel in Kurunegala. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Kurunegala Lake and Athugala Rock are located ...
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Cottage 23

Cottage 23

3.5 out of 5
101/23 Bauddhaloka Mawatha Kurunegala WP
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Kurunegala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kurunegala Lake and Athugala Rock are ...
Cottage 23
Captain's Bungalow

Captain's Bungalow

3.5 out of 5
Hiyarapitiya Estate, Handessa Pilimathalawa Central Province
Stay at this business-friendly villa in Pilimathalawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Suriyakantha Centre d'Art ...
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Sunlit Villa

Sunlit Villa

2.5 out of 5
9/4, Kulugammana, Katugastota Harispattuwa Central
Stay at this villa in Harispattuwa. Enjoy free parking, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bahirawa Kanda and New Ranweli Spice Garden ...
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Popular places to visit

Kurunegala Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kurunegala Lake during your travels in Kurunegala.

Kurunegala Lake

Athugala Rock

Find out about the history of Kurunegala when you take a trip to Athugala Rock.

Athugala Rock

Things to do

Sigiriya Lion rock

From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

RM474
per adult
From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari
A Women Climb At The Sigiriya Top

Explore the Ancient City of Dambulla and Sigiriya From Negombo.

RM553
per adult
Explore the Ancient City of Dambulla and Sigiriya From Negombo.
Athugala and Silver Temple Tour from Negombo

Athugala and Silver Temple Tour from Negombo

RM513
per adult
Athugala and Silver Temple Tour from Negombo
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Kandy featuring a house and a lake or waterhole

Kandy

A photo taken while I was traveling to Badulla in the upcountry railway line. This is the most scenic railway line in Sri Lanka and it's highly recommended. You will find this one in a life lite experience. It is totally 8 hour ride if my memory is good.

Nawalapitiya

Ambuluwawa biodiversity complex, known as multi religion center. Gampola, Sri Lanka.

Gampola