• 105/3/2/1, Rajamahavihara Rd, Mirihana, Kotte.
  • Opening Hours: Mon- Sun : 8 Am - 6 Pm

Explore the Commercial Capital

  • Pick up from Colombo
  • Visit the commercial capital including Independence Memorial Hall, Colombo Fort and Pettah, Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Hindu Temple

 

Independence Memorial Hall

Independence memorial hall was built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from Britain in February 4, 1948. The statue of the first prime minister of the country, Rt. Hon. Don Stephen Senanayake the Father of the nation statue is located at the head of the monument. The architecture of the building is based on the audience hall in Kandy which is the last native kingdom of Sri Lanka. Currently Independence Memorial Hall is the venue for religious events and annual national day celebrations.

Colombo Fort and Pettah

Pettah is a neighborhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka located east of the City centre Fort. The Pettah neighborhood is famous for the Pettah Market, a series of open air bazaars and markets. It is Sri Lanka’s busiest commercial area, where most of the shops, textiles, buildings and many other business organizations are centered.

Galle Face Green

Located in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Galle Face Green is an urban park spread over a humongous 5 hectares of land. Galle Face Green in Sri Lanka is now considered to be one of the largest pieces of land that is accessible to crowds inclusive of tourists and regular local visitors. The Galle Face beach is a beautiful strip of land covered in greenery, surrounded by tall towers and buildings. The beach is frequented by the locals residing in Colombo, especially on weekends as it makes for the best spot for children to play around and for families to spend some quality time in the midst of some great food and a little bit of sweet chaos. It is also a magnificent place to witness a marvelous sun set over western coast of Sri Lanka.

Gangaramaya Temple

Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most well-known Buddhist temples in Colombo. The temple’s architecture demonstrates an eclectic mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architecture. This Buddhist temple includes several imposing buildings and is situated not far from the placid waters of Beira Lake on a plot of land that was originally a small hermitage on a piece of marshy land. It has the main features of a Vihara (temple), the Cetiya (Pagoda) the Bodhitree, the Vihara Mandiraya, the Seema malaka (assembly hall for monks) and the Relic Chamber. In addition, a museum, a library, a residential hall, a three storeyed Pirivena, educational halls and an alms hall are also on the premises.

Hindu Temple

The temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil is one of the most beautiful Hindu Temples in Colombo. It is also called by its devotees, is the oldest Hindu Kovil in Colombo. The temple has been created by skilled temple architects and sculptors straight from India; and maintains the classic Hindu temple look that is rarely seen on Sri Lanka. There are many beautiful and elegant paintings of God and Goddesses. Also there are a beautiful carvings of an astrology chart. The inner roof of this temple is decorated with magnificent paintings. The temple is dedicated to the lord Ganesha and loard Shiva. This place is one of the most famous and well recognized matrimonial venues.

On completion of this tour, you will be driven back to your hotel or Katunayake International Airport for Departure.

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