Bolgoda Lake
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Sri Lanka's largest natural lake, perfect for boating, fishing, and other water activities.
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Plan a free trip to MoratuwaUpdated: 2026-10-10
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.
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.
Sri Lanka's largest natural lake, perfect for boating, fishing, and other water activities.
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The Mount Lavinia Hotel is a 275-room hotel, situated at 100 Hotel Road in Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka. Originally constructed as the governor's residence in 1806, it has been continuously operating as a hotel since 1947, and is recognised as one of the oldest and most famous in the country.
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Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya is a Buddhist temple situated in Bellanwila, Colombo District, Sri Lanka. Located around 12 km south to the Colombo city, near Dehiwala - Maharagama road, the temple attracts hundreds of devotees daily and is famous for its annual Esala Perehera festival which usually takes place in the month of August or September. One of the most venerated Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, many devotees flock to worship the sacred Bo tree of Bellanwila Rajamaha Vihara, which is considered to be one of the first offshoots of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The present chief incumbent of Bellanwila Rajamaha Vihara is Ven. Dr. Bellanwila Dhammaratana Nayaka Thera. As part of the name of several temples in Sri Lanka, Raja Maha Vihara means in English: Great Royal Temple or Great Royal Monastery. It designates ancient Sri Lankan Buddhist temples that historically received royal patronage and donations from the king.
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A large and beautiful Catholic church with stunning architecture and a serene atmosphere.
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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.
Day 1: Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (Red Mosque), St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade, Colombo Fort Railway Station, Pettah Market. Day 2: Sambodhi Chaithya, Galle Face Green, Colombo Lighthouse, Galle Face Green. Day 3: Independence Memorial Hall, Seema Malakaya Temple, Beira Lake, Gangaramaya Temple. Day 4: Holy Emmanuel Church, St. Sebastian's Church, Bolgoda Lake, Mount Lavinia Beach.
The itinerary for Moratuwa runs through Pettah, Kochchikade, Fort, Galle Face, Colombo and Slave Island.
Churches worth seeing in Moratuwa: St. Sebastian's Church (Moratuwa North), St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade (Kochchikade) and Wolvendaal Church (Pettah).
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