Ramparts, moats and bustling city life
Welcome to the forgotten Kingdom of Kotte, a water fortress built in the 15th century. Walking through this populated area, you will be amazed to see the old rampart’s remnants built with laterite rocks, inner and outer moats.
Location: Kotte (Sri Jayawardanapura)
Distance from Colombo city: 8 km
| Trip type | City walk km |
| Trail route type | Point-to-point |
| Length | 8km |
| Cumulative elevation gain | Negligible |
| Level | Easy |
| Group size | 4 to 8 |
| Start | Boardwalk restaurant car park, Waters Edge, Battaramulla – 08:00 |
| Finish | Archaeological Museum, Kotte – 13:00 |
| Period | December to April & July to September |
| Inclusions | Trek guide/snacks & tea |
| Exclusions | Breakfast/water/transport to the start point and back & back |
Highlights
Beddagana Wetland Park
Rampart & Moats
Veherakanda ruins
Kotte Archaeological Museum
What to wear
Light walking shoes / trainers
Long pants/bermuda pants
Shirt/t-shirt/casual tops
What to put in your backpack
Cap/hat
Sunglasses & sun protection cream
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 |
|---|---|---|
| per person | $25 | $20 |