Kaluthara Bodhiya
🏷 Pilgrimage Site 🏷 Cultural Heritage Site

Kaluthara Bodhiya

πŸ“ 6.5845, 79.9607 Β· Added Apr 10, 2026 by expearlsadmin
Kaluthara Bodhiya

Kaluthara Bodhiya

A sacred Bodhi tree site with a pagoda sanctuary; important religious site near Kalutara beach, attracting many devotees.

Difficulty

🧭 easy

Best Time

πŸ“… November to April

Safety Rating

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Accessibility & Visitor Info

Located on Colombo-Galle Road, 43 km from Colombo; reachable by bus/taxi

πŸ“– Legends & Stories

Prince Wickrema Pandya planted a Bodhi tree in 1042 AD; site linked to 32 saplings from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, making it sacred historically.

πŸ“ Find It Here

6.584500, 79.960700

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