Home to pretty treasures, Akaragama is Sri Lanka's best kept secret. The nearest major city to Akaragama is Colombo. Add Colombo to your vacation plan, it has an interesting bunch of activities to do on your visit like Independence Square, Galle Face Green, Seema Malaka. Also, to reach Akaragama, you'll have to take a flight to Colombo; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. Most online packages to this city are of 1-2 days.