Kurunegala Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
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.
A common butterfly spotted in my home garden. I was just roaming around my home garden looking for some cool shots of birds and ended up with capturing these butterflies.
A traditional item of Sri Lanka. This is called "perahara". There are lots of fire things.
Just before the sun rises over Elephant rock. The Buddha statue is 60m in height. It is considered as one of the highest Buddha statues in Sri Lanka.
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 ...
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Clean, spacious and well equipwd rooms.

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Kandyan Reach Hotel
For a Calm and Quite stay. AC Room Bathroom with Hot water, Washing Machine.

For a Calm and Quite stay. AC Room Bathroom with Hot water, Washing Machine.

Kurunegala NW
The price is NZ$69 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$69
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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Stay at this apartment in Kurunegala. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kurunegala Lake and Athugala Rock are located ...
For a Calm and Quite stay. AC Room Bathroom with Hot water, Washing Machine.
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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For a Calm and Quite stay. AC Room Bathroom with Hot water, Washing Machine.

For a Calm and Quite stay. AC Room Bathroom with Hot water, Washing Machine.

Kurunegala NW
Stay at this apartment in Kurunegala. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kurunegala Lake and Athugala Rock are located ...
For a Calm and Quite stay. AC Room Bathroom with Hot water, Washing Machine.
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
Relax your stay and realize your vision of comfort with us in crisp linen theme

Relax your stay and realize your vision of comfort with us in crisp linen theme

Kurunegala North Western
Stay at this holiday home in Kurunegala. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Kurunegala Lake and Athugala Rock are located nearby.
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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

Activities

Sigiriya Lion rock

From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

NZ$188
per adult
From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari
Five Day Best of Sri Lanka Tour

5 Days/ 4 Nights - Best of Sri Lanka Tour

NZ$991
per traveller
5 Days/ 4 Nights - Best of Sri Lanka Tour
Hambantota Rural Village Tour

Hambantota Rural Village Tour

NZ$191
per adult
Hambantota Rural Village Tour
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Cities near Kurunegala

Kandy

Kandy

Sigiriya Rock, Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰 #lifeatexpedia #sigiriya #amazingsrilanka

Melsiripura

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

#scenictrain #srilanka

Gampola