The suburb of Colombo, located in the western province of Sri Lanka. The place holds the mythology of Ramayana times, it is believed that Vibeeshana was crowned as the King of Lanka by Lakshmana at Kelaniya. Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Located on the banks of the Kelani River is considered to be a famous site of worship for the popular Ramayana character, Vibhisana, and also famous for its Buddhist paintings and sculptures.
Flying to Kelaniya: Bandaranaike International Airport or Colombo Airport (27.9 km away) is the nearest airport. It provides domestic flights to Batticaloa, Bentota, Dickwella, Hambantota, Nuwara Eliyaand Sigiriya and international flights to Abu-Dhabi, Delhi, Bangalore, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Moscow, Singapore and Tokyo
Driving to Kelaniya:
| Destination | Distance (km) | Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Gonawala | 4.7 km | 0:12 |
| Colombo | 10.3 km | 0:23 |
| Battaramulla | 10.8 km | 0:29 |
| Kotte | 11.8 km | 0:32 |
| Malabe | 13.4 km | 0:30 |
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