Distance from Galle – 67.1 km (1 hour 07 minutes)

Batamullakanda International Buddhist Centre is situated in Matugama in the Kalutara district. It was built in year 2016 and consists of the tallest standing Buddha statue in South Asia. The Buddha statue stands at a height of 41 m and is based on the historic Aukana Buddha Statue in Anuradhapura. Below the Buddha statue lies a meditation centre which is dedicated for devotees to engage in religious observances. The Batamullakanda International Buddhist Centre is one of the top places to visit in the Kalutara district.

Getting to Batamullakanda International Buddhist Centre

From Galle travel along the Southern Expressway and Aluthgama – Mathugama Road up to Bandaranayaka Mawatha in Matugama to reach the Batamullakanda International Buddhist Centre which is situated in Matugama in the Kalutara district.

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