71 Things to Do In Colombo

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53. National Railway Museum

82 km from city center

Museum

Learn how locomotives first came to Sri Lanka and transported tea and people all over the country at National Railway Museum in Colombo. It was built to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the railway service in Sri Lanka. Showcasing unparalleled feats of engineering, the museum exhibits engines, carriages, rail cars, trams, trolleys, carriages, and machinery.

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₹8,967

5 km from city center

Temple

Located on Havelock road in Colombo in Sri Lanka, Mayurapathy Sri Pathrakali Amman Kovil is a popular local Hindu temple that is known for its stunning architecture.

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Temple

Situated on the Kew Road in Colombo, Sivasubramania Swami Kovil is a magnificent Hindu temple that is dedicated to Lord Skanda or Murugan and is said to be about a century old.

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Temple

Named after a patriot who died fighting for Sri Lanka’s independence, this temple designed in south granite stone is a must-visit for its intricate carvings on the walls. There is no entry fee. The temple is open throughout the week.

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₹5,124

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Church & Cathedral

Built in the 19th century, St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Colombo saw worship arise from 1842. The church has since then faced times of flourish as well as struggle. Today, with over a century’s history, the church continues to attract millions of visitors every year. The church is open to all.

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1 km from city center

Amusement & Theme Park

Excel World Entertainment Park is an amusement park with rides, video games, bowling, a pool lounge, and laser tag for kids and adults. While its most prominent attraction is Snow World, the park houses thrilling rides like pirate ships, horseback carousels, fancy trains, and bumper car rides.

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₹8,967

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Church & Cathedral

Located on Cinnamon Gardens, Cathedral of Christ The Living Saviour is the primary Anglican cathedral affiliated to the Church of Ceylon. Established in 1973 upon the decision to replace the old cathedral in Mutwal, the construction was initiated by Bishop Harold de Soysa, the first Ceylonese Bishop of Colombo and designed by P.H.Wilson peiris.

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Church & Cathedral

Located in Kollupitiya, St Michael’s Church is an Anglican Church of the Diocese of Colombo. Built in mortar, wood and stone, the church is a historically significant century-old building. The prayer services are held in Sinhala, Tamil and English.

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Church & Cathedral

St. paul's church is an Anglican church located in Milagiriya district of colombo. Considered to be one of the oldest churches in Sri Lanka which is now a part of the Anglican church of Ceylon, the church was first built by the Portungese as a Roman Catholic place of worship and was known as Nossa Senhora dos Milagres.

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Church & Cathedral

Situated in 26 church street, Colombo Fort St. Peter's church was constructed in 22 May 1821 Colombo Fort. It is considered as one of the oldest functioning churches in Sri Lanka.

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Church & Cathedral

Located in Kotahena (District 13), St Thomas’s Church is the oldest church in Sri Lanka. The Anglican styled chapel is magnificent with its white walls, polished wooden structures inside the church and simple ancient architecture. The church vicinity has a graveyard with Dutch tombstones engraved in gothic inscriptions.

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3 km from city center

Cemetery

Locally called Borella Cemetery, Kanatte General Cemetery is Colombo's main burial ground and crematorium since 1866. With over 120,000 graves, the hauntingly beautiful cemetery is the final resting place of the sci-fi legend Sir Arthur C. Clarke and Commonwealth war heroes. There are 360 War Graves, including those of a German soldier, a German merchant seaman, a German interned civilian, and an (Read More)Austrian nursing sister and a War Cross are erected.

4.4 /5

2 km from city center

Museum

Lionel Wendt Art Centre is a major art gallery and theatre in Colombo, erected in the memory of the Sri Lankan photographic artist Lionel Wendt. The cultural venue combines art exhibitions and live theatre, with two exhibit galleries dedicated to painting, sculpture and photography. The theatre has over 600 seats and airs dramas, ballet and music performances. A cafeteria is also available, servin (Read More)g snacks, sweets and beverages.

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Church & Cathedral

Situated in Wellawatte, Colombo, The St. Lawrence Church is one of the oldest churches of Sri Lanka. Dedicated to St. Lawrence, the patron saint of Sri Lanka Colombo, it is also a worship place for Parish of Wellawatte.

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Church & Cathedral

The All Saints’ Church located in Borella, Colombo dates back to 1884. Known for its Gothic architecture and stained glass windows, the church has a carillon of 25 bells specially bought in from West Germany, each bearing a saint’s name on it.

4.8 /5

10 km from city center

Temple

Colombo is studded with temples, but Bellanwila Rajamaha Vihara occupies a special place as one of the country’s most venerated Buddhist shrines. Adorned with murals of Buddha as well as Hindu gods, the temple features a central shrine and smaller shrines dedicated to popular deities of Sri Lanka such as Vishnu, Saman and Vibheeshana. Thousands of devotees flock to worship Bellanwila Rajamaha Viha (Read More)ra’s sacred Bo tree, supposedly the first offshoot of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura.

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9 km from city center

Amusement & Theme Park

Nestled on the banks of the Kelani River, Water World Kelaniya is the only public aquarium in Sri Lanka with South Asia's first underwater tunnel. Sprawled over 5 acres, the park has several tanks and ponds housing 500 varieties of fish, an exotic bird park, and educational programs. Some breathtaking collections include birds of the Amazon rainforest, Asian marine life around underwater tunnels, (Read More)and ostrich parks.

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₹2,279

4.8 /5

7 km from city center

Temple

Kotte Raja Maha Vihara is a historic Buddhist temple in Colombo, built in the late 1400s by King Parakumbha VI. The temple is home to essential artefacts like a kabok tunnel used by the Queen to escape during enemy invasions, ancient drawings on walls, and bronze plates engraved with Makara Thorana. Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya has an ironwood (Na) tree instead of a bo tree like other temples, worshipp (Read More)ed by devotees.

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Casino

With the airport as a landmark nearby, Casino Marina has a serene view of the sea. It has about 90 table games, 40 poker tables, a poker room called Jim’s Poker Room, and 70 machine games. Roulette, Omaha tables, and Texas Hold 'Em poker are popular games.

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FAQs on Colombo

What are the top shopping places in Colombo?

The top shopping places in Colombo are Pettah Market, Good Market, Colombo, Pettah Floating Market.

What are the top hotels in Colombo?

There are 653 Hotels in Colombo which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Colombo are Colombo Home Stay, Royal Park Luxury 3 Bedroom Apartment @18, Hello travel- sea view cozy place Colombo, Nugegoda Apartment, Bodi's Loft, Ceylon Boutique Homestay Colombo. You can see all the hotels in Colombo here

What are the top activities in Colombo?

The top activities in Colombo are Private Bandaranaike International Airport Transfers (CMB) for Colombo, Sigiriya Lion's Rock Fortress Day Tour And Village Experience from Colombo, Colombo City Half Day Tour, Balapitiya River Safari and Nature Tour from Colombo, Private City Transfers for Colombo and Surrounding Areas, Galle and Surrounding Areas Day Tour from Colombo.

What are the top sightseeing places in Colombo?

The top sightseeing places in Colombo are Galle Face Green, Pettah Market, National Museum of Colombo, Fort-Colombo, Kelaniya Raj Maha Vihara, Gangaramaya Temple.

How can I commute within Colombo?

Colombo is extensively connected by it's vast public bus service. These are run by both private contractors and government bodies. The city is not very well connected by rail, with only a few train stations. The trains and buses however, are very crowded, especially during the peak hours. A lot of auto rickshaws run throughout the city as well.
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How much does a package cost for Colombo?

The packages for Colombo start at INR 13788 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and customizations. You can have a look at all packages here

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71 Things to Do In Colombo

53. National Railway Museum

54. Mayurapathy Kovil Colombo

55. Sivasubramania Swami Kovil

56. Shiva Temple

57. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

58. Excel World Entertainment Park

59. Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour

60. St. Michael's Church

61. St. Paul's Church, Milagiriya

62. St. Peter's Church

63. St. Thomas' Church

64. Kanatte General Cemetery

65. Lionel Wendt Art Centre

66. St. Lawrence's Church

67. All Saints' Church

68. Bellanwila Raja Maharaja Viharaya

69. Water World Kelaniya

70. Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya

71. Casino Marina Colombo

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71 Things to Do In Colombo

53. National Railway Museum

54. Mayurapathy Kovil Colombo

55. Sivasubramania Swami Kovil

56. Shiva Temple

57. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

58. Excel World Entertainment Park

59. Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour

60. St. Michael's Church

61. St. Paul's Church, Milagiriya

62. St. Peter's Church

63. St. Thomas' Church

64. Kanatte General Cemetery

65. Lionel Wendt Art Centre

66. St. Lawrence's Church

67. All Saints' Church

68. Bellanwila Raja Maharaja Viharaya

69. Water World Kelaniya

70. Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya

71. Casino Marina Colombo

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