COLOMBO

TOP SIGHTS IN COLOMBO

Lotus Tower

Lotus Tower, also referred to as Colombo Lotus Tower, is a 350 m tall tower, located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It has been called a symbolic landmark of Sri Lanka

Colombo National Museum

The National Museum of Natural History is a museum that covers the natural heritage of Sri Lanka. The museum is located closer to the National Museum of Colombo. It was established on September 23, 1986 and became only one museum in Sri Lanka that represents natural history and natural heritage

Gangaramaya Temple

Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence. Located on the Beira Lake, it was completed in the late 19th century.
 
 

RESTAURANTS

Ministry of Crab

Take two former cricket players and food enthusiasts, a skilled master-chef and some of the most delicious lagoon crabs and you get Ministry of Crab, one of Colombo’s most distinguished restaurants which has exalted critics, delighted visitors and earned a place in the list of Asia’s top 50 eateries.

The Lagoon

The Cinnamon Grand Hotel has long been considered one of the most magnificent venues in the city. Its take on Sri Lankan cuisine and seafood dishes comes in the form the The Lagoon, one of Colombo’s top destinations for perfectly cooked fish, lobsters, shrimps and other sumptuous treats.

Nuga Gamma

Nuga Gamma offers outstanding Sri Lankan cuisine in an authentic atmosphere. Based around a 200 year old Banyan Tree and surrounded by rustic huts, the traditional village setting takes visitors back in time, providing an insight into the history and culture of the country. 

 

ACCOMMODATION

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Set 1 km from both the Slave Island Railway Station and Galle Face Green, a seaside urban park, this grand resort hotel is also 2 km from Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple.
Featuring picture windows, the polished rooms come with minibars, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Suites add living rooms and dining areas, and some offer kitchenettes, wet bars or butler service.

Hotel Mirage

In an airy building across the road from the beach, this relaxed hotel is 3 km from the National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka and 6 km from the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple. Laid-back rooms feature balconies with sea views, as well as free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add sofas. Room service is available.

Shangri-La Colombo

Set on the Galle Face Promenade overlooking the Indian Ocean, this upmarket hotel is surrounded by high-end shopping and dining. It’s a 6-minute walk from Galle Face Green urban park and 2km from Beira Lake.
Featuring city, lake or ocean views, the refined rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus minibars. Upgraded rooms add balconies. Suites offer separate living rooms and access to a club lounge.