Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Kurunegala February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kurunegala](https://expedia.co.uk/Kurunegala-Hotels.d690999123764342784.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Kurunegala Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kurunegala.d690999123764342784.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kurunegala Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kurunegala.d690999123764342784.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Kurunegala ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Kurunegala Types of activities [Kurunegala travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kurunegala.dx690999123764342784) ![Best place in Kurunegala region to get an amazing panoramic view of the area. It is just a 30 minutes hike from the bottom of the rock. There's a giant 60m tall Buddha statue at the top of the rock as well. It is pretty much the landmark of Kurunegala region. Not a big tourist attraction. But worth a visit if you have some free time. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6201386/21a4feaa-91c2-4a18-9502-0c5a04b79ed5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Best place in Kurunegala region to get an amazing panoramic view of the area. It is just a 30 minutes hike from the bottom of the rock. There's a giant 60m tall Buddha statue at the top of the rock as well. It is pretty much the landmark of Kurunegala region. Not a big tourist attraction. But worth a visit if you have some free time. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6201386/21a4feaa-91c2-4a18-9502-0c5a04b79ed5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A common butterfly spotted in my home garden. I was just roaming around my home garden looking for some cool shots of birds and ended up with capturing these butterflies. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6201386/eb944c30-153a-4a5a-8d63-7480c24bcf4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A traditional item of Sri Lanka. This is called "perahara". There are lots of fire things.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6201386/a21cf1f0-8811-4fbe-8f9b-73aba38d62a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Just before the sun rises over Elephant rock. The Buddha statue is 60m in height. It is considered as one of the highest Buddha statues in Sri Lanka.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6201386/a29def3e-9a39-4553-b1f6-bef466217456.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Kurunegala Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Kurunegala has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Kurunegala, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Kurunegala with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Kurunegala Kurunegala is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Kurunegala, and make it a breeze to explore Kurunegala and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Kurunegala to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Kurunegala, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Kurunegala | Number of things to do | 5 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari](/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-sigiriya-and-dambulla-from-colombo.a1331162.activity-details): £158 | | Top 5 things to do | [From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari](/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-sigiriya-and-dambulla-from-colombo.a1331162.activity-details)[Explore the Ancient City of Dambulla and Sigiriya From Negombo.](/things-to-do/private-sigiriya-day-tour-from-negombo.a1163114.activity-details)[5 Days/ 4 Nights - Best of Sri Lanka Tour](/things-to-do/five-day-best-of-sri-lanka-tour.a48821833.activity-details)[Athugala and Silver Temple Tour from Negombo](/things-to-do/athugala-and-silver-temple-tour-from-negombo.a3562124.activity-details)[5 Days and 4 Nights Private Tour in Sri Lanka](/things-to-do/5-days-and-4-nights-private-tour-in-sri-lanka.a51014551.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari](/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-sigiriya-and-dambulla-from-colombo.a1331162.activity-details)[Explore the Ancient City of Dambulla and Sigiriya From Negombo.](/things-to-do/private-sigiriya-day-tour-from-negombo.a1163114.activity-details) | ## What to do in Kurunegala --- ### Popular places to visit #### Kurunegala Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kurunegala Lake during your travels in Kurunegala. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kurunegala-Lake-Kurunegala.d974582771544514560.Attraction) #### Athugala Rock Find out about the history of Kurunegala when you take a trip to Athugala Rock. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Athugala-Rock-Kurunegala.d974580688743366656.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Kurunegala ![Kandy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178045/7a03606a-b10c-4c16-b0d7-af5c870eba72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kandy ![Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km (8.1 mi) northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala is notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2011, there were 88 elephants, including 89 males and 51 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala. #JitTravelDiaries #SriLanka #PinnawalaElephantOrphanage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6179365/f4ec1528-1207-4a28-844b-5458f50870d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pinnawala ![Sigiriya Rock, Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰 #lifeatexpedia #sigiriya #amazingsrilanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053996/0d9cba8e-2815-4d81-bbb3-fa5ad7381923.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Melsiripura ![A photo taken while I was traveling to Badulla in the upcountry railway line. This is the most scenic railway line in Sri Lanka and it's highly recommended. You will find this one in a life lite experience. It is totally 8 hour ride if my memory is good. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345925/dd22d680-6b79-4dbd-9618-f728887ed7a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nawalapitiya ![Some cool places to get photos in the Royal Botanical Gardens - a pleasant way to spend a few hours. The bats were incredible. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178045/1bb6bc45-8bb9-4390-ae41-6f802f2305eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Peradeniya ![Beautiful view on tea plantation near Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348208/9e1b6266-5c07-4fd2-a18f-200cda587bb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gelioya ![Scenic Train Ride from Colombo to Ella through beautiful lush green forest Kadugannawa and Unesco world heritage Kandy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348760/be693463-7142-4cab-ba90-94483379c998.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kadugannawa ![Ambuluwawa biodiversity complex, known as multi religion center. Gampola, Sri Lanka.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348802/4799ce64-a005-495e-914f-26cfafdceda2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gampola ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kurunegala worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Kurunegala? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Kurunegala? ### Is three days enough to stay in Kurunegala? ### What are some activities to do in Kurunegala with kids? > - [From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-sigiriya-and-dambulla-from-colombo.a1331162.activity-details) > - [Explore the Ancient City of Dambulla and Sigiriya From Negombo.](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-sigiriya-day-tour-from-negombo.a1163114.activity-details) ### What to do in Kurunegala for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Kurunegala? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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