Beach near Katugastota, Sri Lanka

Katugastota Travel Guide

Sri Lanka

Katugastota is a small city in central Sri Lanka, with a population of 2,029. It is an inland destination rather than a coastal beach base, with no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres.

Travellers arriving by air can use Polgolla Reservoir Airport (KDZ), the airport serving Katugastota. For local travel, plan around road transport, as the available airport information does not include onward connections or journey times.

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Local time

2,029

Population

5,426 miles away

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Weather in Katugastota

Thu

30°

Fri

27°

Sat

29°

Know before you go

Pays in LKR

Plug type Type D & Type G

Emergency 112

Dial code +94

Tipping: Tipping is not deeply ingrained in Sri Lankan culture like in some Western countries, but it's becoming increasingly common, especially in tourist areas, to show appreciation for good service. While not obligatory, a small tip can go a long way and is always appreciated for good service.

Best time to visit Katugastota

Jan

27°15

Feb

29°6

Mar

31°13

Apr

31°23

May

28°28

Jun

27°28

Jul

27°29

Aug

28°24

Sep

27°30

Oct

27°27

Nov

27°26

Dec

28°19

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Katugastota

  1. Bogambara Stadium

    stadium arena

    4.7 km

  2. Temple of the Tooth Museum

    buddhist place of worship

    4.1 km

  3. International Buddhist Museum

    history museum

    4 km

  4. Udawatta Kele Sanctuary

    national park

    3.5 km

  5. Wales Park, Kandy

    park

    4.5 km

  6. WorldPlay-KCC

    amusement park

    4.2 km

  7. Degaldoruwa Cave Temple

    buddhist place of worship

    3.8 km

  8. Presbyterian Church

    christian place of worship

    3.8 km

Getting there

Polgolla Reservoir Airport · 0.6 km

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