Historical Places in Bentota

Head to Bentota for an ideal beach holiday with golden beaches, swaying palms, delicious food and plenty of fun activities from sightseeing to water sports!

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Things To See & Do

Exploring Galle Fort

Exploring Galle Fort

Delve into Dutch History
The 16th century Galle Fort was constructed by the Portuguese is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bentota.

3 to 4 hours

Suggested Time

Kande Viharya

Kande Viharya

Sacred Buddhist Statue
Kande Viharya is an 18th century Buddhist temple that houses a 48-mtre high statue of Buddha, which is also one of the tallest in the world.

2 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Bentota

Perfect 365 days a year!

  • NOV-APR

    Peak Season

  • SEP-OCT

    Moderate Season

  • MAY-AUG

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Pleasant weather with moderate temperatures.
  • Things You'll Love:Sightseeing and water sports.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

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Vesak PoyaMarch

Bentota Beach FestivalMarch

Tamil New YearApril

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More about Historical Places in Bentota

Here are a few quick facts about Bentota to make your travel safe and easy. Bentota is a International destination. The best time to visit Bentota is November, December, January, February, March and April. Since this is the peak season expect a little crowd during this time. September and October period experiences moderate weather. So, you can easily avoid facing a large gathering.

In peak season you can expect pleasant weather with moderate temperatures, whereas in off-season, tourists expect heavy rainfalls along with high humidity levels. In moderate seasons, most of the expectation is slightly higher temperatures along with humidity. In Bentota, the festivals of Vesak Poya, Bentota Beach Festival, Tamil New Year, Deepavali and Bentota Perahera are celebrated when a large number of tourists flock together. The festivals are celebrated in the month of March, March, April, October-November and December respectively. So, if you are fond of bustling streets and localities, choose this time of the year to travel.

If your travel seems incomplete without getting into some fun activities then you will love to get indulged in sightseeing and water sports. In moderate season you will love to get indulged in the divine landscapes and authentic coastal food.

Whilst in Bentota, we also recommend that you pay a visit to some of the most popular places which are Ambalangoda, Kande Viharya and Lunuganga Estate.

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Bentota

What are the activities you can explore during the peak season and moderate season in Bentota?

In the peak season months November, December, January, February, March and April you will experience pleasant weather with moderate temperatures wherein around moderate season i.e. September and October you will enjoy slightly higher temperatures along with humidity. Whatever that suits your calendar, Bentota awaits you for a good time.

What are the best places to visit in Bentota?

Bentota has loads of places that you can visit on your vacation. Our recommendation of the best places to visit in Bentota include - Ambalangoda, Kande Viharya, and Lunuganga Estate. Apart from these, there are multiple other places to visit that you can explore if you are on a longer trip!

What are the best adventure things to do in Bentota?

The best adventure things to explore in Bentota are Snorkelling at Hikkaduwa, Water Sports at Bentota Beach and Rafting on Kelani River. You will have an amazing time exploring these places and come back home with a bag full of memories.