Bandaranaike International Airport 1 hr 18
Mount Lavinia Beach (25 min) Scenic beach offering a stretch of sand, waves, lifeguards, hotels & nearby restaurants. Diyawanna Lake (45 min) Lake and wetland Seema Malakaya (43 min) Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Gangaramaya Temple (45 min) Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (52 min) Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Colombo Lotus Tower (50 min) Towering 1,168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower, hotel, auditorium, observation deck & mall. Diyatha Uyana (49 min) Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court. Bolgoda Lake (4 min) Lake and sports Dutch Museum (51 min) Former 17th-century governor's residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Beira Lake (48 min) Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island, Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Independence Square (45 min) Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Viharamahadevi Park (44 min) Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (30 min) Large, long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species, plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Galle Face Green (43 min) Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (59 min) Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. |