• Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple - Visit: Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, 61 Sri Jinaratana Road, Colombo 00200 Sri Lanka

Gangaramaya Temple is a significant temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, showcasing a blend of contemporary architecture and cultural heritage. Situated on Beira Lake, it was completed in the late 19th century.

• Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil - Sri Kailasanathar Swami Devashthanam is a kovil nestled within a lush area behind the Fort Railway Station. Constructed during the Portuguese era, it served as a family kovil. It is reputed to be the oldest Hindu temple in Colombo. Although known as Sri Kailasanathar, Swami Devashthanam, many still refer to it as the kovil at the Captain’s Garden. Initially thought to be obscure, it is actually well-known even among non-Hindus, as evidenced by the numerous Sinhala notices displayed. The area was once an island surrounded by the waters of Beira Lake, with devotees traveling by boat to worship and make vows. During the Dutch period, Captain’s Garden was called ‘Cilamagoda’ and was a hub of economic activity, housing warehouses for cinnamon, pepper, coconut, oil, and coir.
• Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - Known as Sri Lanka’s Red Mosque, or Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, it is an architectural marvel. Located in the lively Pettah district, one of Colombo’s oldest areas, its towering minarets are visible from nearly every street, standing tall over the bustling neighborhood.

The Red Mosque has been a landmark for sailors approaching Colombo’s port since its construction in 1908, and its striking red-and-white pattern, whether swirling, spiraling, or alternating, is captivating. The domes are uniquely shaped like pomegranates, unlike the traditional onion shape.

• Pettah - ‘Pettah’ refers to the Pettah Market, a vast array of shops stretching from Olcott Mawatha to Main Street and beyond. The name ‘Pettah’ comes from the Tamil word ‘pettai’, meaning a suburb outside a fort. The Sinhalese term ‘pita-kotuwa’, meaning ‘outside the fort’, aligns with this.

Pettah, or Pita-Kotuwa, is the area outside the fort built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. The Dutch besieged the fort in 1656, partially demolishing and rebuilding it to leverage the location’s natural strength. After the British took control in 1815, they established dominance in Colombo and demolished the fort walls in 1870. Despite the absence of ramparts, the area is still known as Colombo Fort.

• Old Town Hall - The original building of Colombo’s first municipality (Old Town Hall) is somewhat hidden among Pettah’s shopping streets. It showcases the magnificent architecture from the English rule period. The building dates back to 1865, with the first local government council meeting held in January 1866, also serving as the judiciary.

Old Town Hall was active until 1928, when the New Town Hall, which still operates today in the North-Eastern part of Viharamahadevi Park, was built.

The building is nestled among the small shops and street stalls of Pettah. It features arches, needlepoint columns, crumbly yellow walls, and creaky staircases. The floorboards are mahogany, and the windows have an unusual design.

• Independence Memorial Hall - The foundation stone of the Independence Hall was laid by Sri Lanka’s first Prime Minister, D.S. Senanayake, on February 4, 1949, marking the first anniversary of independence. Designed by Tom Neville Wynne-Jones, the then architect of the public works department, it is entirely made of reinforced concrete, including the roof, which was an advanced technology and unusual practice at the time. No wood was used in its construction.

The style is inspired by the ancient audience hall in Kandy.

Special ceremonies and important national events are held in this building, symbolizing the freedom, hopes, and pride of a nation.

• Viharamahadevi Park - Formerly known as Victoria Park, this green space in the city’s heart once stretched uninterrupted from the town hall to Alfred Crescent. The Ceylon Agricultural Society held shows in the area behind the museum (now Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha). Today, the park serves multiple functions. At the western end is the War Memorial, where the November 11th Armistice Day parade takes place.

Further south is the Colombo Public Library building (accessible from outside the park on Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha). Along the southern perimeter (across from the Art Gallery and former Garden Club building), one or two elephants can often be seen either bathing in a small pool or munching on branches and leaves. Elephants are brought to Colombo from all over the island specifically for the Gangaramaya Perahera procession held in February each year.

• Cargills Department Store - In 1844, British businessman William Milne founded ‘Milne & Company’, general warehousemen, importers of oilman stores, etc., with branches in Kandy and Galle. In 1850, Milne was joined by his friend, David Sime Cargill, and the firm became ‘Milne, Cargill & Co’. In 1860, Milne retired from business in Ceylon and moved back to England to form a company in Glasgow to manage Cargill & Co.’s business in the UK. Cargill became the sole partner until joined by David MacKenzie, and the name changed to ‘Cargill & Co’. The company had a Colombo office at the intersection of Price and York Streets in Colombo Fort, a Kandy office at Upper Lake Road, and an office in Galle Fort at 22 Pedlar Street. The Galle office closed in 1863.
• Galle Face Green - Galle Face Green has always been a significant part of Colombo residents’ lives, although the British are credited with making it a social interaction hub, as it remains today.

In colonial times, the British embraced Galle Face Green as a leisure ground, especially in the evenings when elite ladies promenaded its length. Active pursuits like cricket, football, polo, and the famed horse races also took place here. Horse racing became popular in the 1840s, and the Ceylon Turf Club was founded here sometime between then and 1860, although official records were not kept until 1866. The formal structure of the seaside walk was built during Governor Ward’s period in 1859. A plaque commemorates his achievement in providing a gathering place for Colombo residents.

• Colombo Port Old Lighthouse - The current 29-meter-high (95 ft) lighthouse was built in 1952 after the Old Colombo Lighthouse was deactivated when its light was obscured by nearby buildings as part of the Colombo Harbor Expansion project. It was opened by Rt Hon D.S. Senanayake, the first Prime Minister of Ceylon. Built on a concrete base 12 m (39 ft) high, it features four lion statues at its base.

Due to its panoramic view of the Indian Ocean, it became a city landmark. With the escalation of the Sri Lankan Civil War, public access to the site was restricted due to its location in a high-security zone, being across the street from the Naval Headquarters and close to the Port of Colombo.

• Colombo Fort Old Lighthouse & Clock Tower - The tower was constructed as a clock tower in 1856-57 and completed on February 25, 1857. The tower was designed by Emily Elizabeth Ward, the wife of Governor Sir Henry George Ward (1797 – 1860). The construction was undertaken by the Public Works Department, under the supervision of Mr. John Flemming Churchill (Director General of Public Works). The 29-meter-high (95 ft) tower was the tallest structure in Colombo at that time. The original clock was commissioned for £1,200 in 1814 by then Governor Sir Robert Brownrigg (1759 – 1833) but was kept in a warehouse due to economic reasons until 1857 when it was finally installed.

The lighthouse was deactivated after its light was obscured by nearby buildings and was decommissioned on July 12, 1952. The modern Galle Buck Lighthouse was erected on Marine Drive as its replacement.

• Kayman’s Gate Belltower - Kayman’s Gate was an entrance to the former Colombo Fort located at the foot of Wolvendaal Hill in the Pettah district of Colombo, Sri Lanka. A historic free-standing bell tower still stands at the site, now at the intersection of Main and 4th Cross Streets.
• Lotus Tower - Lotus Tower (Sinhala: නෙළුම් කුළුණ; Tamil: தாமரைக் கோபுரம்), also known as Colombo Lotus Tower, is a 350 m (1,150 ft) tall tower located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is considered a symbolic landmark of Sri Lanka. As of 2019, the tower is the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia; the second tallest structure in South Asia after the guy-wire-supported INS Kattabomman in India; the 11th tallest tower in Asia and the 19th tallest tower in the world. It was initially proposed to be built in the suburb of Peliyagoda, but later the Government of Sri Lanka decided to change the location. The lotus-shaped tower is used for communication, observation, and other leisure facilities. Construction is estimated to have cost USD 113 million.
• Christian Reformed Church of Sri Lanka - Wolvendaal Church is located in Pettah, a neighborhood of Colombo. It is one of the most important Dutch Colonial era buildings in Sri Lanka and is one of the oldest Protestant churches still in use in the country.
• Colombo Fort Railway Station - Fort Railway Station is a major rail hub in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The station is served by Sri Lanka Railways, with many inter-city and commuter trains arriving daily. Fort Station is the main rail gateway to central Colombo; it is the terminus of most intercity trains in the country.
• Sambodhi Chaithya - One of the most iconic tourist attractions in Colombo, Sambodhi Chaithya is a magnificent Buddhist stupa built in the shape of a space rocket!

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority Maritime Museum, commonly known as the Colombo Maritime Museum, is located at 19 Chaithya Road, Colombo, adjacent to the Colombo Port. The museum is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

• Colombo Port City - Port City Colombo is a brand-new city development built as an International ‘Service Oriented’ Special Economic Zone with an initial investment of US$1.4bn and an expected US$20bn overall investment when completed. Spanning 269 ha, it is a sea reclamation project next to the existing Colombo Business District (CBD).

The Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, No. 11 of 2021, was approved by the Government of Sri Lanka in May 2021, with a modern legal framework and attractive regulations focused on ease of doing business.

• Entry/Admission - Kayman’s Gate Belltower
• Entry/Admission - Colombo
• Entry/Admission - Wolfendhal Curch
• Entry/Admission - Colombo Fort Railway Station
• Sri Lankan’s Tastiest Lunch / Dinner to End Up Your tour.
• Bottled water
• We will take you to visit Srilanka’s Tastiest Tea / coffee and Make you enjoy every sip
• Entry/Admission - Temple Of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil
• Entry/Admission - Old Town Hall
• Entry/Admission - Pettah

• Lotus Tower Entry/Admission
• Gangaramaya Temple Entry/Admission

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