Bandaranaike International Airport 1 hr 15
Rathmalana Railway Station (9 min) Royal Colombo Golf Club (30 min.) Opened in 1879 this classy members-only 18-hole course features a restaurant & fitness center. Beira Lake (26 min.) Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Angulana (14 min) Dehiwala Zoological Garden (9 min.) Large long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Seema Malakaya (21 min.) Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Diyatha Uyana (31 min.) Landscaped waterfront park with a playground colorful fountains aquarium & open-air food court. Dehiwala (7 min) Mount Lavinia Beach (14 min.) Scenic beach offering a stretch of sand waves lifeguards hotels & nearby restaurants. Galle Face Green (21 min.) Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway sandy beach & scenic views. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (48 min.) Sacred historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (30 min.) Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Independence Square (24 min.) Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. National Museum (22 min.) Big stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka s history & culture. Viharamahadevi Park (22 min.) Relaxed park with jogging trails kids play areas space for picnics & activities like cycling. Dutch Museum (32 min.) Former 17th-century governor s residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Colombo Lotus Tower (28 min.) Towering 1 168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower hotel auditorium observation deck & mall. Nugegoda Railway Station (20 min) |