Bolgoda Lake, Moratuwa

Name: Bolgoda Lake
Address: Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

#1 among attractions in Moratuwa

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Bolgoda Lake or Bolgoda River is a freshwater lake in the Western Province of Sri Lanka, straddling the border between Colombo District and Kalutara District. It consists of two main bodies of water, a Northern portion and a Southern portion, connected by a waterway called Bolgoda River. The lake drains into the sea at the estuary in Panadura. ()

Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 6°46'16"N, 79°54'27"E

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Moratuwa Sri Lanka

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Bolgoda Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya, Piliyandala Clock Tower, Weras Ganga Park.

5.8 miNW
Area
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Colombo
149 min walk • Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, a city nestled in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a vibrant blend of urban charm and coastal allure. This bustling city is renowned for its picturesque beaches, making it a favorite retreat for both locals and tourists seeking the...
5.3 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya, Colombo
135 min walk • Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya is a Buddhist temple situated in Bellanwila, Colombo District, Sri Lanka.
2.3 miNE
Tower, Town
Piliyandala Clock Tower, Colombo
60 min walk • The Piliyandala Clock Tower is located in the Piliyandala, Sri Lanka. The clock tower is a popular landmark of the Piliyandala.
4.9 miN
Park, Skate park
Weras Ganga Park, Colombo
126 min walk • The Weras Ganga Park is a public park located in Bellanwila area, next to the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
6 miNW
Temple
Sri Subodharama Raja Maha Vihara, Colombo
154 min walk • Sri Subodharama Raja Maha Vihara is a historic Buddhist temple situated at Dehiwala in the Western province, Sri Lanka.
5 miNW
Temple
Samudrasanna Vihara
127 min walk • Samudrasanna Vihara is a historic Buddhist temple situated at Mount-Lavinia in the Western province, Sri Lanka. It is located near to the Templers road junction on the Colombo-Galle main road. The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.
2.8 miNW
Church
St Matthias' Church, Lakshapathiya
72 min walk • St Matthias’ Church, is a church in Moratuwa in Sri Lanka. The church is located in Lakshapathiya approximately 1.1 km away from the Soysapura junction on Colombo-Galle main road. It was consecrated on 24 February 1876 by Rt. Revd. Dr. Reginald Stephen Copleston, the 4th Bishop of Colombo.
2.7 miNW
Temple
Kshetrarama Maha Vihara
69 min walk • Kshetrarama Maha Vihara is a historic Buddhist temple situated in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. It is located in the Lakshapathiya area, approximately 1.2 km from Katubedda junction on Colombo-Galle main road.
4.3 miNW
Temple
Sri Pushparama Vihara
110 min walk • Sri Pushparama Vihara is a historic Buddhist temple situated in Ratmalana, Western province, Sri Lanka. It is located at Sri Dharmarama junction on the Colombo-Galle main road. The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.
2.1 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
De Soysa Stadium, Moratuwa
54 min walk • De Soysa Park Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. It is currently used mostly for cricket matches. The stadium holds 15,000 people and hosted its first Test match in 1992. The ground opened in 1940 and gained Test status in 1979.
6.1 miNW
Church
Christ Church, Colombo
155 min walk • Christ Church, is an Anglican church in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia in Sri Lanka. The church is located on Colombo-Galle main road approximately 0.35 km away from the Dehiwala junction. It was consecrated on 16 February 1843.