The attractive Gangaramaya Temple is a Buddhist shrine that will capture the interest of the culture aficionado. Situated on the picturesque Beira Lake this temple which is located next to a sacred bo tree can only be reached by crossing a bridge. This bo tree is greatly revered as it is considered to be a descendant of the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree. This place of worship is renowned for its splendid buildings which include an image house, chetiya, museum, relic chamber, various halls, a library and more. This temple is also renowned for its Nawam Perahera which is a grand procession featuring an array of performers and elephants.