Bandaranaike International Airport 1 hr 4
National Museum (39 min.) Big stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka s history & culture. Kottawa (8 min) Colombo Lotus Tower (42 min.) Towering 1 168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower hotel auditorium observation deck & mall. Elvitigal Mw Bus Stop (2 min) Galle Face Green (43 min.) Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway sandy beach & scenic views. Sikuradapola Bus Stop (5 min) Independence Square (39 min.) Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Seema Malakaya (40 min.) Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Mount Lavinia Beach (37 min.) Scenic beach offering a stretch of sand waves lifeguards hotels & nearby restaurants. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (49 min.) Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Royal Colombo Golf Club (34 min.) Opened in 1879 this classy members-only 18-hole course features a restaurant & fitness center. Dutch Museum (51 min.) Former 17th-century governor s residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Beira Lake (45 min.) Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (35 min.) Sacred historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. Maharagama (16 min) Viharamahadevi Park (40 min.) Relaxed park with jogging trails kids play areas space for picnics & activities like cycling. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (33 min.) Large long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Diyatha Uyana (28 min.) Landscaped waterfront park with a playground colorful fountains aquarium & open-air food court. |