Hotels in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka
Kalutara District hugs Sri Lanka's southwest coast, where the Kalu Ganga river meets the Indian Ocean. The climate here is tropical and warm year-round, with average highs around 86°F (30°C). Dry months from December to March are perfect for river safaris along the mangroves or lounging on the golden sands of Kalutara Beach. In the wetter season (May to October), you can still visit the Kalutara Bodhiya, a sacred Bo tree said to be 2,300 years old, without the crowds. Don't miss the Kalutara Temple, a 1960s stupa built from concrete-you can climb inside for river views. If you love local crafts, look for black stone jewelry made from the area's unique riverbed stones.