Hotels in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka
Kalutara District sits on Sri Lanka's southwest coast, where the Kalu Ganga River meets the Indian Ocean. It's famous for its black sand beaches and the Kalutara Bodhiya, a sacred fig tree that's been drawing pilgrims for centuries. The climate is tropical and warm year-round, with temperatures around 82°F (28°C) - during the dry season from December to March you can sunbathe on the black sands or take a boat safari on the river to spot monitor lizards; in the wet season from May to September, you'll find cheaper hotel rates and can visit the Gangatilaka Vihara temple's giant dagoba without the crowds.