Witness Colombo’s colonial heritage and the grand remnants of colonial architecture, sightsee ‘Old Colombo’, a distinct part of British rule in Sri Lanka. Experience the city and its attractions as you travel on the open top double decker to the scenic administrative capital, Sri Jayawardanapura Kotte. Enjoy a thrilling boat ride on the historic Diyawanna Lake and explore a unique biodiversity as you sail past islets with numerous birds, including pelicans nesting on the trees, kingfishers, cormorants and other water birds. Discover an extension of the city that is in stark contrast to the busy and hustling streets of Colombo.
The following highlights of Colombo City & the suburbs will be covered during the excursion.
Old Town Hall, market, beautiful Red Mosque and the busy streets of Pettah. Colombo Lighthouse, the Prison Cell of the last Sri Lankan King, Lighthouse with Clock Tower designed by Lady Ward (built before the Big Ben in London), President’s House, Galle Face Promenade with cannons of World War II, the Port City, South Expansion of the Colombo Harbour, York Street with remnants of British Colonial Architecture, Fort Railway Station, central bus terminal, Floating Market, Slave Island area and Lotus Tower. The famous Hindu Kovil with the uniquely carved ‘gopuram’, the scenic Beira Lake in the heart of the city, War Memorial, Public Library, Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Vihara Maha Devi Park, Colombo Town Hall, BMICH, replica of Aukana Buddha Statue, Diyatha Uyana the picturesque market and landscaped gardens on the banks of the Diyawanna Oya, Parliament Complex, and many more.
Stops: (Approximately 20 – 30 minutes each)
Thrilling boat ride on Diyawanna Lake
Independence Square & Arcade Independence Square
Visit to the state owned handicrafts emporium
