Bandaranaike International Airport 45 min
Seema Malakaya (12 min) Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (19 min) Large, long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species, plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Beira Lake (17 min) Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island, Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Diyatha Uyana (16 min) Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court. Gangaramaya Temple (13 min) Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training. Diyawanna Lake (17 min) Lake and wetland Galle Face Green (15 min) Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views. National Museum (10 min) Big, stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka's history & culture. Mount Lavinia Beach (26 min) Scenic beach offering a stretch of sand, waves, lifeguards, hotels & nearby restaurants. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (22 min) Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Independence Square (9 min) Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Colombo Lotus Tower (15 min) Towering 1,168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower, hotel, auditorium, observation deck & mall. Viharamahadevi Park (12 min) Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling. Dutch Museum (22 min) Former 17th-century governor's residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (29 min) Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. |