Visiting Temple
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Walk clockwise around stupas and take off your shoes in prayer halls.
- Do not point your feet at images of the Buddha.
Best time
October to March. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Temple
All places near Kuliyapitiya →
Munneswaram Temple
museum · 19 km · Puttalam
Holy Cross National Shrine - Marawila
church · 21 km · Puttalam
Negombo Beach Park
beach · 40 km · Gampaha
St. Sebastian Church
church · 42 km · Gampaha
St. Mary's Church
church · 43 km · Gampaha
St.Stephen Church
church · 44 km · Gampaha
How to reach Temple
From Negombo
About 43 km by road (35 km straight line). Directions · places near Negombo
From Colombo
About 81 km by road (65 km straight line). Directions · places near Colombo
From Kandy
About 101 km by road (81 km straight line). Directions · places near Kandy
Nearest towns with a guide: Kuliyapitiya (16 km) · Chilaw (21 km) · Minuwangoda (48 km). Coordinates 7.50770, 79.93132. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Temple?
October to March. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
How far is Temple from Negombo?
Temple is about 43 km by road from Negombo (35 km straight line), 81 km from Colombo and 101 km from Kandy. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Temple?
Nearby: Munneswaram Temple (museum, 19 km), Holy Cross National Shrine - Marawila (church, 21 km), Negombo Beach Park (beach, 40 km), St. Sebastian Church (church, 42 km), St. Mary's Church (church, 43 km), St.Stephen Church (church, 44 km).
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