Bandaranaike International Airport 1 hr 2
Panagoda (9 min) Royal Colombo Golf Club (41 min.) Opened in 1879 this classy members-only 18-hole course features a restaurant & fitness center. Godagama Railway Station (12 min) Kottawa (13 min) Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (33 min.) Sacred historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. Beira Lake (52 min.) Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Dutch Museum (56 min.) Former 17th-century governor s residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Galle Face Green (50 min.) Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway sandy beach & scenic views. Diyatha Uyana (35 min.) Landscaped waterfront park with a playground colorful fountains aquarium & open-air food court. National Museum (46 min.) Big stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka s history & culture. Colombo Lotus Tower (49 min.) Towering 1 168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower hotel auditorium observation deck & mall. Independence Square (46 min.) Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (54 min.) Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Viharamahadevi Park (47 min.) Relaxed park with jogging trails kids play areas space for picnics & activities like cycling. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (43 min.) Large long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Meegoda Railway Station (16 min) Mount Lavinia Beach (49 min.) Scenic beach offering a stretch of sand waves lifeguards hotels & nearby restaurants. Seema Malakaya (47 min.) Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. |