Your stay — River Reach
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Bodhirajaramaya (488 m · ~6 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Saranapala Maha Viharaya (661 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Mother of Sorrows Church (709 m · ~9 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Vidarshanaramaya (870 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Hudson Park — 998 m · ~12 min walk
Twinkle stars kiddies play park — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 630 m · ~8 min walk
Harcourts Pharmacy — 505 m · ~6 min walk
SLTB Bus Station — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Emergency Contacts
MaharagamaFrom Maharagama, for general non-urgent police matters dial 118. For all emergencies use 119 for police, 1990 for ambulance, 110 for fire. Tourist Police: 011-2421452. Nearest hospital: Maharagama National Hospital, 011-2859181.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Maharagama, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at River Reach
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 630 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Harcourts Pharmacy — 505 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Villuda Inn, Maharagama (via Pettah)
💡 Get off at Pettah Bus Stand, then switch to a 138 or 125 bus heading south to Maharagama junction.
Maharagama Junction → Villuda Inn (about 1.5 km)
💡 Tuk-tuks cluster near the junction; agree on 150 LKR before getting in.
Colombo Fort Bus Stand → Maharagama Junction
💡 Catch the red 138 bus at platform 15; sit on the left for a view of the paddy fields near Maharagama.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Villuda Inn, Maharagama
💡 Use PickMe app for a fixed fare around 5000-5500 LKR; airport touts charge double.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at River Reach?
Check-in at River Reach is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Maharagama
💡 Buy roasted jackfruit seeds (kottang) from stall 12 for 20 LKR a bag. Go before 9am for the best selection.
💡 Visit early morning to see locals practising tai chi or yoga. The park gets busy with families after 4pm.
💡 Combine with a visit to the nearby Maharagama clock tower—just a 5-minute walk. No food stalls inside, so bring snacks.
💡 Bring a sarong if you're not wearing covered legs. The resident monk sometimes offers brief tours in Sinhala or English.
💡 Entry is 300 LKR for adults (about $1). Check the flight simulator demo on Saturdays for an extra 100 LKR. Take a tuktuk from town—fare around 200 LKR.