Bandaranaike International Airport 1 hr 34
Independence Square (46 min.) Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Dutch Museum (54 min.) Former 17th-century governor s residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Egoda Uyana Railway Station (11 min) National Museum (44 min.) Big stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka s history & culture. Koralawalla Railway Station (10 min) Viharamahadevi Park (45 min.) Relaxed park with jogging trails kids play areas space for picnics & activities like cycling. Diyatha Uyana (49 min.) Landscaped waterfront park with a playground colorful fountains aquarium & open-air food court. Mount Lavinia Beach (27 min.) Scenic beach offering a stretch of sand waves lifeguards hotels & nearby restaurants. Bus Stop (4 min) Dehiwala Zoological Garden (32 min.) Large long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Bolgoda Lake (17 min.) Lake Seema Malakaya (44 min.) Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Beira Lake (48 min.) Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Colombo Lotus Tower (50 min.) Towering 1 168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower hotel auditorium observation deck & mall. Royal Colombo Golf Club (52 min.) Opened in 1879 this classy members-only 18-hole course features a restaurant & fitness center. Pettah Floating Market (52 min.) Food clothing electronics & other goods sold from 90 stalls including some on built on boats. Bus Stop (2 min) Galle Face Green (44 min.) Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway sandy beach & scenic views. |