The Peliyagoda town is situated in Sri Lanka’s Western Province. The river Kelani Ganga runs in and around the town. In this area lies the most sacred Buddhist Temple of Sri Lanka, The Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya. This place is visited by thousands of worshipers every year to pray and relish the serenity of this place. Other important places of worship include Baranaskanda Purana Viharaya, Gonagampala Purana, Sri Sudarshanarama Viharaya and Sri Shanthyarama Maha Viharaya.
Flying to Peliyagoda: Bandaranaike International Airport (27.9 km away) is the nearest airport to Peliyagoda. It provides domestic flights to Batticaloa, Bentota, Dickwella, Hambantota, Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya and international flights to Abu-Dhabi, Bangalore, Delhi, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Moscow, Singapore and Tokyo.
Driving to Peliyagoda:
| Destination | Distance (km) | Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Wattala | 4.8 km | 0:11 |
| Colombo | 9.2 km | 0:20 |
| Moratuwa | 38.5 km | 1:00 |
| Panadura | 47.5 km | 1:05 |
| Bentota | 80.2 km | 1:22 |
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