Bandaranaike International Airport 1 hr 4
Dehiwala (16 min) Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (29 min.) Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Anula (6 min) Seema Malakaya (18 min.) Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Colombo Lotus Tower (23 min.) Towering 1 168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower hotel auditorium observation deck & mall. Nugegoda Railway Bus Stop (8 min) Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (33 min.) Sacred historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. Bambalapitiya (14 min) Galle Face Green (20 min.) Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway sandy beach & scenic views. Diyatha Uyana (16 min.) Landscaped waterfront park with a playground colorful fountains aquarium & open-air food court. Viharamahadevi Park (18 min.) Relaxed park with jogging trails kids play areas space for picnics & activities like cycling. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (14 min.) Large long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Mount Lavinia Beach (20 min.) Scenic beach offering a stretch of sand waves lifeguards hotels & nearby restaurants. Dutch Museum (31 min.) Former 17th-century governor s residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. National Museum (15 min.) Big stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka s history & culture. Royal Colombo Golf Club (17 min.) Opened in 1879 this classy members-only 18-hole course features a restaurant & fitness center. Independence Square (17 min.) Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Beira Lake (23 min.) Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. |