Kurunegala is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of the North Western Province and the Kurunegala District. Kurunegala was an ancient royal capital for 50 years, from the end of the 13th century to the start of the 14th century. 

Kurunegala city is known to be the birthplace of many interesting legends in the world. Th Buddhist temple has been preserved and maintained very well. Due to this reason, there are more and more local as well as foreign travellers visiting this Viharaya. It was a royal capital of Sri Lanka in ancient times.Dec 1, 2021

Climates of Kurunegala                                     

In Kurunegala, the summers are short and hot; the winters are short, warm, and wet; and it is oppressive and mostly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 69°F to 93°F and is rarely below 65°F or above 97°F.

Traveling from Colombo to Kurunegala

Kurunegala has many tourism places and beautiful, Eye-pleasing views, places to visit. 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 Kurunegala. You want to reach from Colombo to Kurunegala, the best way is by Bus or Train. Then you will be able to experience the beauty of the surroundings. 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 Kurunegala

• Elephant Rock (3.2km)
• Welagedara Cricket Stadium (4.7km)
• Rambodagalla Buddha Statue (19.1km)
• Ridee Viharaya (20.3km)
• Arankele Monastery (24.9km)
• Padeniya Raja Maha Viharaya (25.4km)
• Panavitiya Amblama (31km)
• Panduwasnuwara (36.9km)
• Tomb of King Vijay (38.2km)
• Nikayalannuwara Historical Temple (42.1km)
• Ratmullukanda Viharaya (42.4km)
• Yapahuwa Rock Fortress (49km)

Other Attractions little far from Kurunegala

• Dadagamuwa Viharaya (60.7km)
• Munneswaram Temple (69.2km)
• Samadhi Meditation Buddha (95.6km)

Ridi Viharaya

Ridi Viharaya is a very popular Buddhist Site and is located in the middle of a forest and caves. One can find many statues of the Lord Buddha, and all of them are very historical. The site itself bears the signs of ancient architecture. Make sure to stop by Ridi Viharaya to seek blessings from Lord Buddha for the rest of your journey and take in the vibes of this place. You will cherish these memories for a lifetime.

Yapahuwa Rock Fortress

There is a huge lion staircase which leads to the temple of Buddha with a sacred tooth relic. These stairs are half-way up to the hillside and they are considered to be a masterpiece of the citadel of Yapahuwa but unfortunately, now they are in ruins. The granite rock which emerges from thick vegetation against which the fortress of Bhuvanekabahu I has been built was earlier a lower town and a palace.

Elephant Rock

The cultural heritage of Kurunegala which was once the royal capital of Sri Lanka could be seen by the travellers by discovering its natural beauty and the diverse culture. The Elephant Rock’ or we can say Ethagala Rock’ is a very unique feature of Kurunegala town. The rock has a height of 325 m and a person would have to travel a distance of 2 km to reach the top of the rock. The other option is to take the natural pathway or the main road which is adjacent from top to bottom. The whole area is an eco-tourism destination and there are several adventure based activities also available. There is a mythical legend which says that the city of Kurunegala was bordered with a very severe drought in the olden time.

Outdoor Activities In Kurunegala

Meditate in Samadhi meditation Buddha

You can different type experience in here. You can mind relaxing from meditating.

Kurunegala Beautiful & Tourists Places

Kurunegala has many places that have won tourists attraction. There are Elephant rock, Ridi Viharaya can be mentioned places.

Kurunegala Kingdom

Kurunegala was the capital city of Sri Lanka from 1300-1341. It was a kingdom following kingdom of Yapahuwa. Kurunegala, capital of the Kurunegala District and the modern-day province of Wayamba, was used as a royal capital for around half a century with five kings of the Sinhala dynasty reigning as monarchs.

Kurunegala District & Area

Kurunegala is a district in North Western Province, Sri Lanka. Consists of 4812.7 km² 48,1270 Hectares and Consists 30 Divisional Secretariats, 1610 Grama Niladari Divisions and 4476 total Villages. If Kurunegala land area mentioned 4,816 km².

Kurunegala in Sri Lanka Map

You can get more information about Kurunegala refer in Srilanka map. For examples Kurunegala Hotels, roads,hospitals and lot of things.

Kurunegala To Kandy

If you travelling from Kurunegala to Kandy you can see Elephant Rock, Temple of the Tooth, Tomb of King Vijay and many more beautiful places between Kurunegala to Colombo.