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Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya

ColomboAllow around 1.5 hrs

Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya is a Buddhist temple at Kelaniya in Gampaha District, northeast of Colombo. Its temple buildings and murals make it a distinct excursion from a Colombo base. It is not a central-city stop, so allow for the road transfer.

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The experience

Make the most of your visit

  • Buddhist temple complex at Kelaniya
  • Temple murals and religious architecture

Before you go

  • Follow local dress, footwear and photography instructions and respect worshippers.
  • The pin marks the temple complex; confirm the permitted visitor entrance and road pickup locally.

Visitor information

Opening hours and entrance fees are not confirmed here. Check the attraction or a local operator before travelling. Any visit allowance excludes transport and is not a guaranteed tour duration.

Accessibility: Access needs have not been verified. Confirm surfaces, steps and assistance directly before visiting.

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Good to know

Suggested visit allowance
1.5 hrs

Explore nearby

Same-area ideas and verified places within 40 km. Any distance shown is straight-line, not a road distance; check access before combining stops.

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Agrabodhi Raja Maha Viharaya

Weligama

Agrabodhi is a Buddhist temple in Weligama with a longstanding Bodhi-tree tradition. Its religious grounds offer a cultural pause within the coastal town, with worship taking priority over sightseeing. Keep this named temple separate from the nearby Kushtarajagala carving and Rajakulawadana Viharaya when choosing the places to visit.

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