Best places to visit in Colombo

Mount Lavinia Beach in Sri Lanka is one of the best beaches in close proximity to Colombo.

The beach is clean and you can enjoy a swim in the sea or relax with a view of a breathtaking sunset.

There are many restaurants on the beach and the local train station is also nearby.

Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most popular Buddhist temples in Colombo located on the banks of the famous Beira Lake.

The architecture of the temple is a mix of elements derived from India, Thailand, China along with Sri Lanka. The most popular tourist destination is the Seema Malaka Shrine which is largely inspired by designs by Geoffrey Bawa.

Galle Face Green is one of the best places to visit in Colombo where you can relax while watching the beauty of the ocean and magnificent sunset.

The raising and furling of the National Flag at Galle Face Green is performed by 3 Army personnel throughout the whole year. The Flag is raised at 6.00 am and lowered at 6.00 pm.

It's a nice place to walk around and taste food along the beachfront.

Beddagana Wetland Park is a natural urban wetland with 18 hectares which is located in Colombo and open to public daily from 6 am to 6 pm.

Park is home for many aquatic birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and mammals native to Sri Lanka and Asian Wetlands.