Bandaranaike International Airport 1 hr 14
Beira Lake (37 min.) Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Colombo Lotus Tower (36 min.) Towering 1 168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower hotel auditorium observation deck & mall. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (40 min.) Sacred historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. Nawinna Railway Station (8 min) Mount Lavinia Beach (23 min.) Scenic beach offering a stretch of sand waves lifeguards hotels & nearby restaurants. Seema Malakaya (31 min.) Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Independence Square (30 min.) Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Nugegoda Railway Station (16 min) Royal Colombo Golf Club (30 min.) Opened in 1879 this classy members-only 18-hole course features a restaurant & fitness center. Dutch Museum (44 min.) Former 17th-century governor s residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Pannipitiya Railway Station (12 min) National Museum (29 min.) Big stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka s history & culture. Diyatha Uyana (26 min.) Landscaped waterfront park with a playground colorful fountains aquarium & open-air food court. Galle Face Green (34 min.) Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway sandy beach & scenic views. Viharamahadevi Park (32 min.) Relaxed park with jogging trails kids play areas space for picnics & activities like cycling. Udahamulla Railway Station (11 min) Dehiwala Zoological Garden (18 min.) Large long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (43 min.) Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. |