Bandaranaike International Airport 1 hr 10
Mount Lavinia Beach (27 min.) Scenic beach offering a stretch of sand waves lifeguards hotels & nearby restaurants. Amity (2 min) Maharagama Bus Station (3 min) Maharagama Amity Bus Stop (2 min) Independence Square (31 min.) Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Seema Malakaya (31 min.) Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. National Museum (22 min.) Big stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka s history & culture. Dutch Museum (43 min.) Former 17th-century governor s residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Colombo Lotus Tower (30 min.) Towering 1 168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower hotel auditorium observation deck & mall. Beira Lake (37 min.) Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Maharagama (3 min) Royal Colombo Golf Club (26 min.) Opened in 1879 this classy members-only 18-hole course features a restaurant & fitness center. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (22 min.) Large long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (34 min.) Sacred historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. Diyatha Uyana (20 min.) Landscaped waterfront park with a playground colorful fountains aquarium & open-air food court. Viharamahadevi Park (29 min.) Relaxed park with jogging trails kids play areas space for picnics & activities like cycling. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (41 min.) Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Galle Face Green (34 min.) Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway sandy beach & scenic views. |