Kalutara Bodhiya, Kalutara

Name: Kalutara Bodhiya
Address: Galle Colombo Main Road, Kalutara, 12000, Sri Lanka

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Kalutara Bodhiya is a Bodhi tree located in Kalutara, Western Province of Sri Lanka. Situated on the Galle Colombo main road, by the side of Kalu River just south to the Kalutara city, it is believed to be one of the 32 saplings of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. A Buddhist temple Kalutara Viharaya and a modern Stupa, Kalutara Chaitya are located in close proximity to this sacred fig. One of the most venerated religious place in Sri Lanka, hundreds of Buddhists and foreign tourists visit this religious place daily. ()

Local name: කළුතර බෝධියCoordinates: 6°35'13"N, 79°57'36"E

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Galle Colombo Main RoadKalutara 12000 Sri Lanka

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Kalutara Bodhiya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Richmond Castle, Kalutara Chaitya, Kalutara Stadium, Wadduwa.

1.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Richmond Castle, Kalutara
37 min walk • Richmond Castle is an Edwardian mansion, located near Kalutara. Built between 1900 and 1910, it was formally the country seat of Mudaliyar Don Arthur de Silva Wijesinghe Siriwardena. The building is currently owned by the Public Trustee and open to the public.
~70 ftE
Pagoda
Kalutara Chaitya, Kalutara
1 min walk • The Kalutara Chaitya is a Stupa located immediately south of the Kalutara Bridge in the Kalutara District of Sri Lanka. It is one of only a few hollow Buddhist stupas in the world and its interior contains 74 murals, each depicting a different aspect of the Buddha's life.
~910 ftE
City hall
Kalutara Stadium, Kalutara
5 min walk • Kalutara Stadium, also known as Vernon U Fernando Stadium, is a multi-use stadium located in the centre of Kalutara, Sri Lanka. It is known locally as the Kalutara Park Ground.
5.9 miN
Town
Wadduwa
150 min walk • Wadduwa is blessed with stunning golden sandy beaches that stretch for miles along the Indian Ocean. The warm turquoise waters invite visitors to take a refreshing dip or indulge in water sports such as snorkeling, diving, and jet skiing.
5.6 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Surrey Village Cricket Ground
143 min walk • Surrey Village Cricket Ground in Maggona, Sri Lanka, has staged first-class, List A and other cricket matches since it was opened in 2011.