
Benthota, Southern
Time needed
1h
From Benthota
24 km
Entry
Free entry
Best season
Year-round
The only hollow stupa in the world you can walk inside, its interior ringed with 74 painted panels telling the life of the Buddha. It stands where the Kalu Ganga meets the sea, and almost every Sri Lankan driver heading south stops to drop a coin at the gate for a safe journey.
Recommended visit time
1h
Opening hours
06:00-21:00
Entry
Free entry
Mobile coverage
Good
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