Bandaranaike International Airport 53 min
Diyatha Uyana (16 min.) Landscaped waterfront park with a playground colorful fountains aquarium & open-air food court. Colombo Lotus Tower (19 min.) Towering 1 168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower hotel auditorium observation deck & mall. Wanawasala Railway Station (26 min) Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (14 min.) Sacred historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. National Museum (21 min.) Big stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka s history & culture. Pettah Floating Market (20 min.) Food clothing electronics & other goods sold from 90 stalls including some on built on boats. Galle Face Green (26 min.) Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway sandy beach & scenic views. Beira Lake (25 min.) Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Dutch Museum (28 min.) Former 17th-century governor s residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Royal Colombo Golf Club (16 min.) Opened in 1879 this classy members-only 18-hole course features a restaurant & fitness center. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (25 min.) Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Seema Malakaya (23 min.) Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Independence Square (21 min.) Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Maradana Railway Station (17 min) Kelaniya Railway Station (20 min) Dehiwala Zoological Garden (34 min.) Large long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Dematagoda Railway Station (13 min) Viharamahadevi Park (23 min.) Relaxed park with jogging trails kids play areas space for picnics & activities like cycling. |