KALUTARA

Sri Lanka

Located along the southwestern coastline, Kalutara is a quaint town with mesmerising beaches. Offering authentic Sri Lankan experiences, it is the perfect escape for travellers.

DAY 1 Travel

Take the early morning 5.10am Srilankan Airways flight from New Delhi to Colombo Airport.

Hotel check-in (33kms)

Arrive at Anantara Kalutara Resort (www. anantara.com), a contemporary retreat in a tropical paradise. Rest for a while before heading out to explore the city.

Thudugala Ella Waterfall (13kms)

Hire a cab from your hotel to reach the waterfall, also a famous bathing site. Enjoy a packed lunch at this picturesque location.

Richmond Castle and Kalutara Beach (17kms)

Enjoy the grandeur of the Edwardian Richmond Castle. Once you’ve had your fill of the mansion, saunter down to Kalutara Beach for a quiet walk along the shore.

Dinner (7kms)

Try the spicy devilled chicken at MOYA, AVANI Kalutara Resort (www.avanihotels. com). Sit out on the terrace and savour the array of global and local dishes.

DAY 2 Beruwala Beach and Kosgode Sea Turtle Conservation Project (25kms)

En route to your destination, enjoy a packed breakfast at Beruwala Beach. For recreation, spend time playing with turtles in their natural habitat at the conservation.

Lunch (9kms)

Stop at Tease, Taj Bentota Resort & Spa (taj. tajhotels.com), and enjoy a their signature dish, potato bravas for lunch. You can also choose from the à-la-carte menu.

Spa (18kms)

Back at the hotel, relax your senses with a tropical spa journey, ‘Kalutara King Coconut Delight’. This includes a creamy coconut scrub, followed by a warm massage.

Sundown Ceremony

The sound of a horn, kombuwa, signifies the start of this ceremony (at the hotel). Face the setting sun, and enjoy the dance rituals and floral arrangements across the beach.

Dinner

Have a candlelit dinner of fresh Italian flavours at Acquolina Kalutara (at the hotel); relish baked seabass with garlic and herbs.

DAY 3 Travel (33kms)

Get your breakfast packed and take a taxi to Colombo Airport. Board the Air India flight to New Delhi at 8.20am.