Kotte Walk
Ramparts, moats and bustling city life…
Welcome to the forgotten Kingdom of Kotte, built in the 14th century. Kotte was a water fortress fortified with ramparts of laterite rocks. Walking through this populated area, you will be amazed to see the remnants of the old rampart, inner & outer moats and stupa-like structures.
Location: Kotte (Sri Jayawardenapura)
Distance from Colombo city: 8 km
Length | 5 km |
Level | Easy |
Group size | 4 to 8 |
Pick up point | Boardwalk restaurant car park, Waters Edge, Battamulla – 08:00 am |
Drop off point | Archaeological Museum, Kotte – 12:00 |
Inclusions | Trek guide / snacks & tea after the walk |
Exclusions | Breakfast / water / transport to the pick up point & back |
Highlights
Beddagana Mounds
Beddagana Bird Sanctuary
Rampart & Moats
Alakeshwara Palace
Kotte Archeological Museum
What to wear
Light walking shoes/trainers
Comfortable trousers or Bermuda pants
T-shirt / casual shirt
What to put in your backpack
Cap/hat
Sunglasses & sun protection cream
Bottle of water
Hand towel (optional)
Light waterproof jacket (k-way) – depending on weather
Plastic bags – to keep your phone/camera dry
Emergency phone numbers
Copy of your ID or passport
Basic first aid kit
N° of persons | 4-6 | 7-8 |
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per person | $25 | $20 |