Bandaranaike International Airport 52 min
Colombo Lotus Tower (16 min) Towering 1,168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower, hotel, auditorium, observation deck & mall. Lighthouse Clock Tower (14 min) Lighthouse and clock tower Pettah Floating Market (18 min) Food, clothing, electronics & other goods sold from 90+ stalls, including some on built on boats. Colombo Municipal Council (11 min) Dutch Museum (20 min) Former 17th-century governor's residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Diyawanna Lake (24 min) Lake and wetland Royal Colombo Golf Club (15 min) Opened in 1879, this classy, members-only 18-hole course features a restaurant & fitness center. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (14 min) Large, long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species, plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Seema Malakaya (10 min) Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Diyatha Uyana (23 min) Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court. Old Parliament Building (14 min) Completed in 1930, this neo-Baroque structure now houses the national Presidential Secretariat. Beira Lake (16 min) Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island, Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Gangaramaya Temple (12 min) Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training. Independence Square (9 min) Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. National Museum (8 min) Big, stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka's history & culture. |