Moratuwa, Sri Lanka - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Moratuwa is a vibrant coastal city in Sri Lanka, known for its thriving furniture industry and large Christian community. Visit to experience local culture, enjoy serene beaches, and explore bustling markets.

Top things to do in Moratuwa

Things to do in Moratuwa include Bolgoda Lake, National Zoological Gardens, Diyatha Uyana. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Moratuwa

Here is what 3 days in Moratuwa look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Lunawa Lagoon
    900 m (🚶 19 min)
  2. 2
    Holy Emmanuel ChurchRawathawatta
    3.6 km
  3. 3
    Bolgoda LakeLake · Piliyandala
    5.2 km
  4. 4
    Panadura BeachBeach
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Day 2

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Diyatha Uyana
    5.5 km
  2. 2
    Independence Memorial Hall
    7 km
  3. 3
    Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya
    2.5 km (🚶 42 min / 🚌 17 min)
  4. 4
    Sri Anjaneyar Temple
    500 m (🚶 20 min)
  5. 5
    National Zoological GardensZoo
    6.4 km
  6. 6
    St. Sebastian's ChurchChurch · Moratuwa North
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
1
  1. 1
    Galle Face GreenPark
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Moratuwa?

Bolgoda Lake, National Zoological Gardens, Diyatha Uyana, Mount Lavinia Hotel, Richmond Castle, Galle Face Green and 9 more. Bolgoda Lake: Sri Lanka's largest natural lake, perfect for boating, fishing, and other water activities.

What can you do in 3 days in Moratuwa?

Day 1: Lunawa Lagoon, Holy Emmanuel Church, Bolgoda Lake, Panadura Beach. Day 2: Diyatha Uyana, Independence Memorial Hall, Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya, Sri Anjaneyar Temple. Day 3: Galle Face Green.

Which areas should you explore in Moratuwa?

The itinerary for Moratuwa runs through Rawathawatta, Piliyandala and Moratuwa North.

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