Bellanwila-Attidiya Bird Sanctuary (බෙල්ලන්විල අත්තිඩිය අභය භූමිය) is a hidden gem for birdwatchers near Colombo. Situated near the Bellanwila Viharaya in the Colombo District, this sanctuary covers 372 hectares. The sanctuary features forested wetlands, including mangrove swamps and freshwater swamps. Early mornings are magical here, as dawn breaks, observe the rich bird life freely moving around, preening themselves for the day. Silhouetted against the orange dawn, visitors might even glimpse the dark outline of the Adam’s Peak mountain range. A study by the Society for Environmental Education recorded 166 bird species in the area, with most being residential and around 40 migratory. Rare birds include the Indian Shag, Blue Breasted Banded Tail, and Ruddy Crake. Visitors might spot the elusive Glossy Ibis, believed to be migratory. The sanctuary also hosts 71 species of butterflies and 44 species of fish.
A rock with a sharp edge like a well sharpened pencil's edge, the water cascading down from the upper echelon of the of the rock, the Thudugala Ella has the reputation of attracting tourists. Thus attributing to its existence as the most eye-catching waterfall in Kaluthara. The waterfall comprised with several of floors of waterfall, ponds of small and medium sized, attractive water patterns, the canopy cover of the forest from either sides, easiest accessibility and the higher amount of tourists offerings compared with other similar destinations, as well as one of the longest history of attracting tourists attributes to the rather proud and famous existence of the destination. In the Kaluthara District, the tourism attraction is contributed by the Thudugala Ella by a lot even though the eco-system of area has lesser density than others, is still consider as the marvelous wonder. From the Colonial Era till now , this is one of the first ever tourists destinations even the colonial rulers also acknowledged.
St. Lucia's Cathedral is located at Kotahena, in the northeast of Colombo, on 18,240 sq. ft. of land, and is dedicated to Saint Lucy. It origins from a small structure for worship built during the Dutch occupation. The interior of the cathedral consists of a row of ornate, larger than life statues of saints along the side aisles, sculptured and painted in minute detail; many of these statues were installed in 1924. Open confessionals of intricately carved dark wood are also placed along the aisles. On the left, in front of the sanctuary is a unique dark-skinned statue of the Madonna called "Our Lady of Kotahena", which is taken in procession during the annual celebrations. Altars of white marble are located in the transepts of the church with relics enshrined within them
