Ape Gama

Ape Gama is a replica of a traditional Sri Lankan village that displays local industries, village life, and how self-sufficient Sri Lankan communities operated in earlier times. Visitors spend about one hour here.

60 min

Drive-by Parliament of Sri Lanka

The route continues with a drive alongside Diyawanna Lake on Parliament Drive, passing by the Parliament of Sri Lanka building.

Diyatha Uyana Park and Diyawanna Oya Lake

A brief 20-minute stop at Diyatha Uyana park and the adjacent Diyawanna Oya lake allows visitors to explore this public space.

20 min

Dehiwala Zoo - Sri Lanka

The National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka, also known as Dehiwala Zoo or Colombo Zoo, covers a large area with many animals and birds. It emphasizes animal conservation, welfare, and education. Visitors spend approximately 90 minutes here.

90 min

Gangaramaya Temple

Gangaramaya is a major Buddhist temple in Colombo combining modern architecture with cultural elements. The stop here lasts about one hour.

60 min

Independence Memorial Hall & Museum

A 20-minute stop at the Independence Memorial Hall, also called Independence Commemoration Hall, a national monument built to mark Sri Lanka’s independence from British rule.

20 min

Colombo National Museum

The largest museum in Sri Lanka, maintained by the central government’s Department of National Museum. It holds important collections including the regalia of Kandyan monarchs and exhibits on ancient Sri Lanka. Visitors spend about two hours here.

120 min

Viharamahadevi Park

Viharamahadevi Park, formerly Victoria Park, is Colombo’s oldest and largest public park, located in Cinnamon Gardens in front of the colonial-era Town Hall.

Town Hall of Colombo

The Town Hall serves as the headquarters of the Colombo Municipal Council and the office of the Mayor, located in front of Viharamahadevi Park.

Premadasa & Co. (Jewellers) Ltd

A 30-minute visit to the flagship store of Premadasa & Co., offering traditional, classy, and modern jewellery.

30 min

Wall ART Street

Green Path street turns into an area where street artists and craftsmen display original paintings, wall art, woodworking, metalworking, and other handcrafted items for about 15 minutes.

15 min

Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre

A stop at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre, formerly the National Performing Arts Theatre, named after former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Laksala State Gift and Souvenir Boutique

A 30-minute visit to Laksala, the only state-owned gift and souvenir shop established under the National Crafts Council.

30 min

Lotus Tower

A 30-minute stop at the Lotus Tower, the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia and the 11th tallest completed tower in Asia.

30 min

Pettah

Visit the Pettah Market (also known as Manning Market), an open market located in the Pettah suburb of Colombo.

Pettah Floating Market

Visit the Pettah Floating Markets on Bastian Mawatha in Pettah, which include 92 trade stalls, some situated on boats on Beira Lake.

Jami-Ul-Alfar (Red) Mosque

A 15-minute stop to see the Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque, known as the Red Mosque.

15 min

Hindu Temples in Colombo

A 30-minute visit to Hindu temples in Colombo, which differ from ancient Indian temples and are generally not very old.

30 min

St Anthony's Shrine

A 30-minute visit to St Anthony’s Shrine, a church with origins during the Dutch colonial period when Catholicism was banned and priests held secret sermons.

30 min

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

Visit the Old Colombo Dutch Hospital, the oldest building in Colombo Fort, now converted into a heritage shopping and dining precinct.

Galle Face Green

A 30-minute walk at Galle Face Green, a 12-acre (5 ha) ocean-side urban park stretching 500 meters (1,600 ft) along the coast in central Colombo.

30 min

One Galle Face

Visit One Galle Face, Colombo’s first major shopping, entertainment, and dining development, lasting about one hour.

60 min