Kalutara Temple & Lunuganga Estate Tour from Bentota
Duration
7 Hours
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Overview
Discover the spiritual beauty of Kalutara Temple and the architectural legacy of Geoffrey Bawa at Lunuganga Estate on this guided private tour departing from Bentota, with hotel pickup, lunch, and all entrance fees included.
Begin your morning with a hotel pickup around 7:00 AM and head toward Kalutara for a day of cultural exploration. Your first stop is the iconic Kalutara Vihara, one of Sri Lanka's most revered Buddhist temples. Built in the 1960s, this remarkable three-storey dagoba holds the distinction of being the only hollow shrine in the world. Step inside to admire the magnificent array of paintings depicting the stories of the Buddha — a place of deep spiritual significance for the southwest Buddhist community and visitors alike.
After a satisfying lunch, continue to Lunuganga Estate, the beloved country retreat of legendary Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. It was here in 1947 that the garden inspired Bawa to pursue architecture, and he continued to experiment with its spaces and structures throughout his career until 1998. Today the gardens are open to the public, while the estate buildings operate as a charming country house hotel. By the end of the afternoon, you'll be transported back to your hotel in Bentota.
Highlights
- The Kalutara Vihara is a Buddhist temple built in the 1960s which holds the
- Lunuganga Estate was the country home of the renowned Sri Lankan architect
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Itinerary
Kalutara Vihara (Kalutara Temple)
- Kalutara Vihara: A Buddhist temple built in the 1960s that holds the distinction of being the only hollow shrine in the world. This three-storey dagoba is one of Sri Lanka's most revered places of worship, attracting the southwest Buddhist community and visitors from around the globe. Step inside to discover a magnificent array of paintings depicting the stories of the Buddha.
Lunuganga Estate
- Lunuganga Estate: The beloved country home of legendary Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. In 1947, this garden inspired Bawa to pursue architecture, and he continued to experiment with its spaces and structures throughout his career until 1998. Today the gardens are open to the public, and the estate buildings operate as a charming country house hotel.
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