Suggested Itineraries in Kelaniya

Kelaniya in 1 Day

1 dayModerate pace

A starter one-day itinerary using key attractions.

Day 1

morning

  • Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
  • Kelani River

afternoon

  • Duruthu Perahera cultural event
  • Biyagama riverside areas

evening

  • Pilimathalawa-style temple murals at Kelaniya
First timersCouplesFamilies

Kelaniya in 2 Days

2 daysRelaxed pace

A starter two-day itinerary.

Day 1

morning

  • Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
  • Kelani River

afternoon

  • Duruthu Perahera cultural event
  • Biyagama riverside areas

evening

  • Pilimathalawa-style temple murals at Kelaniya

Day 2

morning

  • Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
  • Kelani River

afternoon

  • Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
  • Kelani River

evening

  • Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
First timersCouplesFamilies

Kelaniya in 3 Days

3 daysRelaxed pace

A starter three-day itinerary.

Day 1

morning

  • Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
  • Kelani River

afternoon

  • Duruthu Perahera cultural event
  • Biyagama riverside areas

evening

  • Pilimathalawa-style temple murals at Kelaniya

Day 2

morning

  • Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
  • Kelani River

afternoon

  • Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
  • Kelani River

evening

  • Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara

Day 3

morning

  • Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
  • Kelani River

afternoon

  • Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
  • Kelani River

evening

  • Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
Slow travellersCouplesFamilies

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