Introduction to Buddhist Image Houses of Colombo

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered

Colombo is home to very diverse range of Buddhist temples and image houses.

Visiting a Buddhist temple is one of the highlights in a routine “Colombo City Tour”. But in this particular tour we mainly focus on visiting a couple of very diverse temples which consist of amazing image houses and explore how diverse they are from one to another.

Further we discuss about the interpretations of these art in image houses and it is something beyond just visiting a religious place.

Whoever loves art, culture, history and get to know about Sri Lankan way of life changed during Colombo period, this tour is an ideal experience irrespective of any social status, age, nationality, gender , religion etc.

During the tour we will be covering minimum 4 different Buddhist temples with different styles of Sri Lankan Buddhist image houses.

What's Included

Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will be flexible with the guests with regard to the pick up location. Pick up can be arranged from any hotel / Accomadation within Colombo City Center. As the fixed/common location we have suggested "Independance squre" building, if it's easy to guests to meet.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The guests will be able to see the structure of a Buddhist Temple and hybrid art in the image house.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Admire the image house art belongs to South Kandyan school

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Very different type of Buddhist image house with art belongs to 2 different periods.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Admire hybird art in the image house

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Sri Lanka Personalized Tours

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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