Things to do in Colombo District

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The boys waiting patiently for the poya parade to start...
The boys waiting patiently for the poya parade to start...
Beira lake is situated just 1km away from the heart of Colombo. It has been one of the top tourist destinations in the commercial capital, Colombo as Gangarama Temple is located just next to Beira lake. I really recommend this place for you who are visiting Sri Lanka. Other than the religious background, it's a great place to capture some water birds as well.
7 miles from the city center, Kelaniya temple offers a beautiful temple, a huge stupa and this magnificent bodhi tree. Admission is by donation and you should leave your shoes with one of the vendors before entering the complex. Tip: walking out the back of the complex allows you to get a photo of both the temple and stupa together.
Such a stunning mosque. Definitely worth looking for while in Colombo.
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Sigiriya & Dambulla Private Day Trip with Entry Fees & Lunch

Sigiriya & Dambulla Private Day Trip with Entry Fees & Lunch

Activity duration is 14 hours
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Price is €110 per adult*
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Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.

Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.

Activity duration is 1 day
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Price is €68 per traveller*
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Galle and Bentota Day-Tour From Colombo

Galle and Bentota Day-Tour From Colombo

Activity duration is 12 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 71 reviews
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Price is €76 per adult*
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Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.

Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.

Activity duration is 1 day
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
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Price is €68 per traveller*
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Shore excursion Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk

Shore excursion Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €34 per adult
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What to do in Colombo District

Colombo showing heritage elements and a sunset

Colombo

Seema Malaka temple. Panorama

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

#winter is the time to be there. #winterwonders

Panadura

Der Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Tempel in Colombo

Kiribathgoda

Sunset over a tropical lake with lotus flowers

Piliyandala

7 miles from the city center, Kelaniya temple offers a beautiful temple, a huge stupa and this magnificent bodhi tree. Admission is by donation and you should leave your shoes with one of the vendors before entering the complex. Tip: walking out the back of the complex allows you to get a photo of both the temple and stupa together.

Kelanimulla

7 miles from the city center, Kelaniya temple offers a beautiful temple, a huge stupa and this magnificent bodhi tree. Admission is by donation and you should leave your shoes with one of the vendors before entering the complex. Tip: walking out the back of the complex allows you to get a photo of both the temple and stupa together.

Peliyagoda

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