Bandaranaike International Airport 2 hr 2
Independence Square (1 hr 17.) Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Bolgoda Lake (48 min.) Lake Seema Malakaya (1 hr 15.) Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Kalutara Beach (1 hr.) Beach Richmond Castle (1 hr 10.) Early 1900s mansion featuring a mix of Eastern & Western architectural styles & decorative elements. Koralawalla Railway Station (40 min) National Museum (1 hr 15.) Big stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka s history & culture. Kalutara Bodhiya (1 hr 3.) Dome-shaped temple centered around a bodhi tree believed to be sprouted from a sacred sapling. Royal Colombo Golf Club (1 hr 23.) Opened in 1879 this classy members-only 18-hole course features a restaurant & fitness center. Beddagana Wetland Park (1 hr 15.) Peaceful natural area with walking paths through the wetlands & abundant bird life. Mount Lavinia Beach (57 min.) Scenic beach offering a stretch of sand waves lifeguards hotels & nearby restaurants. Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya (1 hr.) Iconic temple with a bodhi tree grown from one of the 32 saplings from the sacred Anuradhapura tree. Viharamahadevi Park (1 hr 15.) Relaxed park with jogging trails kids play areas space for picnics & activities like cycling. Diyatha Uyana (1 hr 20.) Landscaped waterfront park with a playground colorful fountains aquarium & open-air food court. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (1 hr 2.) Large long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Egoda Uyana Railway Station (38 min) |