Bandaranaike International Airport 1 hr 2
Homagama Railway Station (14 min) Beira Lake (45 min.) Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Pinhena Junction (8 min) Diyatha Uyana (27 min.) Landscaped waterfront park with a playground colorful fountains aquarium & open-air food court. Mount Lavinia Beach (39 min.) Scenic beach offering a stretch of sand waves lifeguards hotels & nearby restaurants. Colombo Lotus Tower (41 min.) Towering 1 168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower hotel auditorium observation deck & mall. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (32 min.) Sacred historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. National Museum (38 min.) Big stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka s history & culture. Royal Colombo Golf Club (33 min.) Opened in 1879 this classy members-only 18-hole course features a restaurant & fitness center. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (33 min.) Large long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Seema Malakaya (39 min.) Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (48 min.) Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Bus Stop (12 min) Viharamahadevi Park (40 min.) Relaxed park with jogging trails kids play areas space for picnics & activities like cycling. Galle Face Green (42 min.) Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway sandy beach & scenic views. Independence Square (38 min.) Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Dutch Museum (50 min.) Former 17th-century governor s residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Bus Stop (1 min) |