Dehiwala is a suburban area in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is inside the administration boundary of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council. Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, population 245,974 is the largest suburb of the City of Colombo, and covers an extent of 2109 hectares. It lies south of the Colombo Municipal Council area and separated from it by the Dehiwala canal which forms the northern boundary of DMMC. If mentioned Dehiwala post code is 10350

Climates of Dehiwala                                          

The climate in Dehiwala is hot, oppressive, windy, and overcast. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 74°F to 90°F and is rarely below 71°F or above 93°F.

Traveling From Colombo to Dehiwala

Dehiwala has many tourism places and beautiful, Eye-pleasing views, places to visit.  Especially Dehiwala zoo. If you come for the vacation there are many hotels, Resorts and so many Historical places and so many outdoor activities to do for your enjoying. 

If you are planning a vacation in Dehiwala, the best way reach to Dehiwala is by Bus or Train. Or you can use private vehicles. Add it to your list of places to visit if you're looking for a chilled out, relaxing few days in Sri Lanka.

Top Attractions in Dehiwala

•   Sri Subodharama Raja Maha Vihara (850km)
•   Arthur’s Pizzeria And Pub (1.2km)
•   Dehiwala Zoological Garden (1.5km)
•   Mount Lavinia Beach (1.9km)
•   Sri Anjaneyar Temple Dehiwala (2km)
•   Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya (2.8km)
•   Sri Lanka Air Force Museum (6.8km)
•   Bolgoda Lake (11km)

Dehiwala Zoo

Dehiwala Zoological Gardens are counted amongst the oldest zoos in entire Asia. This is a great place to go for a wildlife interaction session. In fact, it is one of the top things to do in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. When you are in this beautiful suburb or vacationing in Colombo, you can come here to get to know the different mammals and other species up close. The zoo is home to more than 3000 animals. Here, you would get a chance to check out a wide range of indigenous and exotic fauna. The zoo presently has more than 2 species of mammals and more than 65 species of birds.

Mount Lavinia Beach

Mount Lavinia Beach is one of the prime locations of this beautiful suburb of Colombo. This beach overlooks the Indian Ocean and has plenty of experiential opportunities at the coast. There are many things to do in Mount Lavinia Beach. You could indulge in many activities here depending upon your interests. This beach is a great place for swimming, but this really depends on the weather. 

Outdoor Activities in Dehiwala

Dehiwala Zoo Night Safari

They really enjoy the nocturnal activities of the distinct wildlife species and so making this safari a very demanding activity of the zoo. It is a very adventurous activity where one can bring their families and lovers to spend an enthusiastic night in the woods.

Surf

You can surfing in the sea around Dehiwala and get a wonderful experience.

Dehiwala District

Dehiwala is a suburban area in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. It is inside the administration boundary of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council.

Dehiwala To Kirulapone

The distance between Dehiwala to Kirulapone is 5 km by road. If you are traveling from Dehiwala to Kirulapone you can experience the beauty of the surroundings.

If you travel to other places from Dehiwala. If you know Dehiwala Colombo 5 road is Kirulapone north area and Dehiwala Colombo 6 road is Wallawatta area.

Dehiwala Hotels

If you’re travelling to Dehiwala you will find a large number of hotels with all the modern amenities in the area.