Kurunegala Hotels & Kurunegala District Travel Guide

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Let’s see what we can do in Kurunegala. Kurunegala is a major city in North Western Province. The Kurunegala Clock Tower is considered a Landmark. Kurunegala postal code is 60000.

Kurunegala has a variety of Kurunegala hotels and accommodation options, from affordable guest houses to luxury resorts. You can book Kurunegala hotels from hotelexpress.lk, and also check out Kurunegala tours. So let’s continue, best tour guide.

Kurunegala Weather. 

The Kurunegala district of Sri Lanka experiences a tropical climate with average high temperatures ranging from 20s°C to lows of 30s°C. The skies are mostly cloudy, and the humidity is moderate at 61%. Rainfall is generally monsoon-influenced from May to September. The weather is hot for most of the year, and occasional showers can be expected.

The way from COLOMBO to KURUNEGALA.

• The bus to Kurunegala leaves the Colombo Terminal every 30 minutes. The journey takes around 2 hours.

• The train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegala takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes.

• A car or a Taxi takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Places to Visit in Kurunegala.

There are many historical, natural, and scenic attractions for tourists to see in Kurunegala. Let’s see what there is to see in Kurunegala.

1. Athkanda Raja Maha Viharaya.

        The Athkanda Rajamaha Viharaya is a historic Buddhist temple located in the city of Kurunegala, Sri Lanka. With intricate carvings, sculptures, and murals, this Rajamaha Viharaya is a beautiful example of ancient architecture. It offers a peaceful environment and is a popular place for local Buddhists to meditate and worship.

2. Ridee Viharaya.

        The Ridee viharaya, located in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka, is believed to have been built during the Anuradhapura period. The temple is a prominent Buddhist temple of historical and cultural significance, featuring traditional Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture, a stupa, a rupa house, and intricate carvings and murals. The temple is a preserved site. 

3. Athugala Viharaya.

        Athuagala is one of the seven rocks overlooking the city of Kurunegala in Sri Lanka. It is so named because its shape resembles a crouching elephant. There is a temple on the top of the rock, which houses a 27-meter (88 ft) tall seated Buddha statue. People of many religions visit the temple to enjoy the climb and the adventure to the top of the mountain.

4. Rideebadi Ella.

        Ridi Bendi Ella is a beautiful waterfall located in the Northwestern Province. The best time to visit this is during the rainy season. However, you should be very careful when visiting this waterfall during that time. Because it is possible to slip while climbing the cliff. The surroundings here are very beautiful. There is also a green environment, and the surroundings of this beautiful waterfall will be a home for a large number of birds.

5. Daduru Oya Reservoir.

        Deduru Oya Reservoir is located near the Anuradhapura Ella road. This is a very beautiful reservoir. It was created to store the extra water from the rain. This reservoir is very helpful for the agricultural and fishing activities of the farmers in the area. Many people come to see the beauty of this reservoir on the days when the sluice gates are opened.

6. Badagamuwa forest.

        Badagamuwa Forest is a scenic forest area located in the Kurunegala District, which is known for its natural beauty and biodiversity. The forest offers opportunities for walking, hiking, and viewing endemic bird species. The forest is home to several species of wildlife. The best time to visit here depends on the weather and conditions of the forest.

7. Pahangala View Point.

        Pahangala View Point is a mountain with spectacular views located in the Kurunegala District of Sri Lanka. This is a very beautiful place. The best time to visit Pahangala View Point is early morning or evening. Also, visiting it during the rainy season is quite dangerous. It is famous as a great place to watch the sunrise or sunset. This place is a great place for mountain climbers as well as photographers.

8. Panduwasnuwara.

        Panduwasnuwara is a historical city of Sri Lanka that was the capital of ancient Sri Lanka and is of cultural and archaeological importance. Evidence of its existence as a capital is still found in Panduwasnuwara today. The ruins of royal buildings and other structures, ancient buildings, temples, and monuments have been found. Tourists and history buffs interested in exploring Sri Lanka's ancient past come to explore ancient civilizations and architectural styles.

9. Yapahuwa.

        Yapahuwa, a 13th-century capital, is an important historical site in Sri Lanka, serving as a temporary capital of Sri Lanka during the reign of King Buwanekabahu I. It is home to a rock fort and temple complex with steep rock faces and ancient stone walls. The site also contains ancient rock carvings, statues and temples, and other ruins and artifacts. Yapahuwa is part of the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

10. Arankale Monastery.

          Arankale Monastery is an ancient Buddhist monastery in Sri Lanka. It is said that this monastery existed from the 3rd century BC to the 11th century AD. The Arankale Monastery contains ancient stone carvings, sculptures, and ruins of monasteries and other structures that can be said to belong to the Anuradhapura period. It is said that monks used it for meditation.

Top Attractions in Kurunegala.

• Hiking Places: 

      Maha Oya View Point, Galgiriya Mountain, Pahangala View Point, Yakdessagala, Dambadeniya Raja Maliga Gala, Aandagala, Kiribathkate Gala, Paangala Mountain

• Historical Places:

      Yapahuwa Rock Fortress, Padeniya Raja Maha Viharaya, Arankale Buddhist Monastery, Rambodagalla Viharaya, Dolukanada Raja Maha Viharaya, Ibbagala Raja Maha Viharaya, Sri Nagala Raja Maha Viharaya, Korossa Raja Maha Viharaya, Daladha Maligawa of Kurunegala Kingdom, Paduwasnuwara Kingdom, Ridee Viharaya, Athkanda Raja Maha Viharaya, Maraluwawa Raja Maha Viharaya, Athugala Viharaya

• Rivers and Lakes:

      Bathalegoda Lake, Thampana Lake, Ridibedi Ella, Saragama Lake, Wawala Waterfall, Wadakada Ella, Lake Round Kurunegala

• Reservoir:

      Daduru Oya Reservoir

• Others:

      Badagamuwa Forest

Cities in Kurunegala.

• Girathalana

• Kuliyapitiya

• Panagamuwa

• Narammala

• Wariyapola

• Nikaweratiya

• Pannala

• Galgamuwa

• Gomugomuwa

• Polggahawela

• Maho

• Alawwa

• Ibbagamuwa

• Giriulla

• Hiripitiya

• Dandagamuwa

• Dambadeniya

• Melsiripura

• Hettipola

• Panduwasnuwara

• Pothuhera

• Mawathagama

• Yapahuwa

• Bingiriya

• Pannawa

• Rideegama

Kuliyapitiya

      Kuliyapitiya is a town in the Kurunegala District of Sri Lanka. Known for its paddy fields and coconut plantations, the town is a commercial and agricultural center. It is home to the University of the West, a premier university in Sri Lanka.

Nikaweratiya

      Nikaweratiya town, located in the Kurunegala district, is a fairly large town. This town is self-sufficient with tanks, and farming is the main source of livelihood. It is also known as a rather difficult town to live in due to the dry weather that prevails throughout the year.

Pannala

      Pannala is a town located in the Kurunegala District of Sri Lanka. Pannala is an economically prosperous town due to the “Mas Holdings” Garment Manufacturing Industry. Paddy and coconut cultivation are the main livelihoods. This town has a mild climate and is a beautiful place.

Panduwasnuwara

      Panduwasnuwara is a historic town in the Kurunegala District of Sri Lanka. Panduwasnuwara is best known for its ancient palace complex, built in the 11th century. The ruins of royal buildings, including moats, can be seen here, which showcase the architectural skills of ancient Sri Lankan craftsmen. This city has a History and Cultural Heritage with its historical significance, which makes it a valuable city for history buffs and tourists.

Yapahuwa

       Yapahuwa, a 13th-century capital, is an important historical site in Sri Lanka, serving as a temporary capital of Sri Lanka during the reign of King Buwanekabahu I. It is home to a rock fort and temple complex with steep rock faces and ancient stone walls. The site also contains ancient rock carvings, statues and temples, and other ruins and artifacts. Yapahuwa is part of the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Rideegama

        Ridigama town, located in the Kurunegala district of the North Western Province, is known as a historical town. The main reason for this is the Ridigama Temple. Many people from all over the country and abroad come to Ridigama to see the ancient ruins and historical diversity of the Ridigama Temple.

Are you ready to visit the Kurunegala District ?

Although there are several things to do in the Kurunegala District, your involvement in such a thing during your visit to the Kurunegala District will surely become an unforgettable experience for a lifetime.