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Seethawaka Wetland Park

Seethawaka wet zone botanical garden is located in Illukovita village, close to Avissawella. The easiest route to reach this garden is taking the turn from Puwakpitiya station. When you are driving from Colombo to Avisswella via high level, you will find the Puwakpitiya station at your left hand side. Turn right from the next junction, take the "Puwakpitiya-Thummodara" road and travel nearly 3 km, then you can find the garden by your right hand side. Currently, this park occupies the land area of 106 acres. Even though they have some area dedicated for flowers, this park is mostly about trees. The rationale behind the launch of this park is to establish a center to conserve the highly threatened wet lowland forest flora for future generations

Kumari Water Fall

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Ella Uda Ella Water Fall

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Ranmudu Water Fall

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Kelani River

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Wewakele Forest Reserve

Awissawella houses many natural reservations. Wewakele forest reserve is one of the forest reserves that nestled in the out court of Colombo giving protection to various flora and faunas as well as hiding the most enticing view of a rather moderate lake. The Wewakele lake is one of the water reservoirs that has the natural coverage of a beautiful forest. The forest is one of the most enchanting beauty of the area facilitating nearby villagers many needs and wants.

Wakoya

Wak Oya of the Colombo district is a sub river of the Kelani river and a entity that belong Kelani river and the entity that start, as a part of Kelani basin. This is one of the main resources for the many reservoir and man made water strongholds and waterfalls. Wak oya not only a nurture the various reservoirs and many waterfalls. Not only that wak oya also faces Gal Bangalawa where it flows freely. With its picturesque beauty and its wonders scenery where in ancient times also used as the elephant bathing ground it was a picture-perfect dwelling for many visitors.

Mount Lavinia Beach

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Mount Lavinia, Colombo's beloved beach retreat. Our tour package unveils the allure of the "Golden Mile" of beaches and the historic Mount Lavinia Hotel. Once the Governor's mansion, it holds the romantic saga of Sir Thomas Maitland and Lovina Aponsuwa, the inspiration behind this charming suburb's name. Join us to explore the echoes of love and history amidst the coastal beauty of Mount Lavinia.

Wellwatta Beach

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Galle Face

The Galle Face is a 12 acres ocean-side urban park, which stretches for 500 meters along the coast, in the heart of Colombo, the financial and business capital of Sri Lanka. The promenade was initially laid out in 1859 by Governor Sir Henry George Ward, although the original Galle Face Green extended over a much larger area than is seen today. The Galle Face Green was initially used for horse racing and as a golf course, but was also used for cricket, polo, football, tennis and rugby. Galle Face Green originally extended over a much larger area than exists today. Records indicate that it was bounded to the north by Beira Lake, the ramparts of Colombo Fort and the city's cemetery, to the West by the Indian Ocean, whilst to the South by the Galle Face Hotel and to the East by St. Peter's Church. The Galle Face Green was initially laid out by the Dutch as a means to enable their cannons a strategic line of fire against the Portuguese

Dutch Hospital

The Old Colombo Dutch Hospital (known as The Dutch Hospital) is considered to be the oldest building in the Colombo Fort area dating back to the Dutch colonial era in Sri Lanka. It is now a heritage building and a shopping and dining precinct.

Wolvendaal Church

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Town Hall

The Town Hall of Colombo is the headquarters of the Colombo Municipal Council and the office of the Mayor of Colombo. Built in front of the Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo, Sri Lanka, it is the meeting place for the elected municipal council. The foundation stone for the town hall was laid on 24 May 1924, by the Mayor of Colombo, Thomas Reid. The construction of the building was undertaken by A. A. Gammon & Co. and four years later on 9 August 1928 it was formally opened by the Governor Sir Herbert Stanley. The cost of the new town hall was met largely by revenue generated by the Council, without taking out any loans from the government

War Memorial monument

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Cargills Bulding

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Vihara Mahadevi Park

Located in the heart of Colombo at the close vicinity of the Town Hall, the Viharamahadevi Park was formally known as the Victoria Park. Even though the park was established to during the colonial era the post-independence led to change the name to honour Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugamunu. The park is a popular location for tourists both local and foreign

Red Mosque

Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque also known as the Red Mosque is a historic mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is located on Second Cross Street in Pettah. Construction of the Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque commenced in 1908 and the building was completed in 1909. The mosque was commissioned by the local Indian Muslim community, based in Pettah, to fulfill their required five-times-daily prayer and Jummah on Fridays. The mosque’s designer and builder was Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe (an unqualified architect), and was based on details/images of Indo-Saracenic structures provided by South Indian traders, who commissioned him. It is a hybrid style of architecture, that draws elements from native Indo-Islamic and Indian architecture, and combines it with the Gothic revival and Neo-classical styles. Originally it had the capacity for 1,500 worshippers although at the time only around 500 were attending prayers

Maritime Museum

Colombo Maritime Museum is located at 19 Chaithya Road, Colombo, adjacent to the Colombo Port. The museum is housed in a former Dutch prison, built in 1676, which is the only surviving Dutch period building within the Colombo Port area. Various items of historical significance relating to the ports of the country, it's maritime industry and the ocean around Sri Lanka are on display. Sculptures of King Vijeya and other significant characters are also on display along with model exhibits of ships

Star Classes Hotels

1. Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: A prestigious five-star hotel located in the heart of Colombo, offering luxurious accommodations, fine dining options, and impeccable service. 2. The Kingsbury: Situated along the Galle Face Green promenade, The Kingsbury is renowned for its elegant rooms, diverse dining choices, and panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. 3. Hilton Colombo: A prominent landmark in Colombo, Hilton Colombo provides upscale accommodations, world-class amenities, and convenient access to the city's attractions. 4. Cinnamon Grand Colombo: Known for its opulent interiors, extensive dining options, and lavish facilities, Cinnamon Grand Colombo promises a memorable stay in the capital. 5. Taj Samudra Colombo: This five-star hotel offers a blend of contemporary luxury and traditional charm, along with exceptional hospitality and breathtaking ocean vista

The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), is a convention center located in Colombo. Built between 1970 and 1973, the convention centre was a gift from the People's Republic of China in memory of Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Prime Minister (1956–1959). The construction of the hall was carried out by a joint Sri Lankan and Chinese workforce with a considerable portion of the building materials being imported from China. In 1998 a small Exhibition Centre, the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre, was built on the grounds as a gift from China. The main building has over 1,500 m2 (16,000 sq ft) of floorspace