Architectural Bliss

Discover Sri Lanka’s south coast architectural treasures including the exquisite Geoffrey Bawa-designed Lunuganga Gardens and the classy Bentota Beach Hotel. Visit the renowned Jetwing Lighthouse which is a prime example of contemporary architecture to round out your adventure.

Sight : Lunuganga Gardens

Lunuganga nicknamed ‘garden within a larger garden’ by Geoffrey Bawa is tucked away behind a steep dust road in Bentota. It is a refuge for both local and foreign visitors offering a respite to Sri Lanka's diverse natural world.Observe how he transformed the area from a plantation into a lawn eradicating an extractive colonial profession and fostering the growth of a diverse ecosystem that is primarily home to endemic trees and wildlife.

Sight: Bentota Beach Hotel

Go along the coast with your guide to Bentota Sri Lanka, where you can check out the Bentota Beach Hotel. This hotel was one of the first and most significant lodging establishments in Asia thanks to a variety of innovative firsts and creative collaborations.

Sight: Jetwing Lighthouse

Visit the Jetwing Lighthouse with the rampart-like facade entrance. The centrally located mind-blowing spiral staircase and the distinctive use of rustic colour schemes throughout are all examples of the paintings of Geoffrey Bawa, the most renowned architect in Sri Lanka. His work is an eclectic mixture of Moorish, Oriental and Dutch effects.