Also known as Kotte, is the official administrative capital of Sri Lanka. The tropical rainforest climate and pleasant weather throughout the year make it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sri Lanka. The city houses famous forts, temples, parks, and Buddhist monasteries. Colombo fort is known for its British style architecture, Bally Casino is one of the biggest casinos in the world, known for its superb hospitality. Viharamahadevi Park, Gangaramaya Temple, and Diyatha Uyana are some of the other attractions in Kotte.
Flying to Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte: Bandaranaike International Airport or Colombo Airport (38.2 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 Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte:
| Destination | Distance (km) | Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 9.5 km | 0:24 |
| Dehiwala Mount Lavinia | 10.2 km | 0:25 |
| Moratuwa | 16.3 km | 0:40 |
| Wattala | 16.4 km | 0:40 |
| Polagosowita | 21.1 km | 0:34 |
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