Bandaranaike International Airport 57 min
Bambalapitiya (9 min) Colombo Lotus Tower (10 min.) Towering 1 168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower hotel auditorium observation deck & mall. Dutch Museum (14 min.) Former 17th-century governor s residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Fort (15 min) Maradana Railway Station (14 min) Seema Malakaya (11 min.) Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (31 min.) Sacred historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (18 min.) Large long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Royal Colombo Golf Club (14 min.) Opened in 1879 this classy members-only 18-hole course features a restaurant & fitness center. Diyatha Uyana (20 min.) Landscaped waterfront park with a playground colorful fountains aquarium & open-air food court. Pettah Floating Market (12 min.) Food clothing electronics & other goods sold from 90 stalls including some on built on boats. Viharamahadevi Park (5 min.) Relaxed park with jogging trails kids play areas space for picnics & activities like cycling. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (12 min.) Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Independence Square (7 min.) Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. National Museum (5 min.) Big stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka s history & culture. Kompannavidiya (5 min) Beira Lake (8 min.) Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Galle Face Green (3 min.) Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway sandy beach & scenic views. |