Colombo port passenger terminal shore excursions -Kelaniya temple

3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

We Make your travel easier and more comfortable with our shore excursion, you are Traveling by private vehicle, and visit top sights such as Kalaniya temple, which is away from the Capital of Colombo city, you will get a different experience with religious-community
pickup from Colombo port passenger terminal, Kalaniya Temple
, 100-year-old clock tower, several British-Built colonial buildings, Red mosque, colorful Pettah Bazaar, Hindu temple, Gangaramaya temple, Beire Lake, Victoria park, Independence Square, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference hall BMICH, Shopping at Laksara Handicraft, Gem Museum, Galle face green, Old Parliament, Drop off at Colombo port passenger terminal

What's Included

Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

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

We will pick you up at the passenger terminal jetty & we are paging passengers' names in front of the main exit door of the cruise. please note for any reason don’t get on the shuttle bus or don't use any other transport to go out to find your driver.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (Pass by)

    The 100-year-old clock tower, several British-Built colonial buildings, the Red mosque The Red Mosque is one of the most iconic landmarks in Colombo. The mosque is known for its beautiful architecture and is a popular tourist destination. colorful Pettah Bazaar

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    At Kelaniya, about 10km to the northeast of Colombo, in Sri Lanka Kelaniya Temple believed to have been built in the era prior to the chronologically recorded history of Sir Lanka (since 543 B.C) was renovated by Prince Uttiya, brother of King Devanampiyatissa following the arrival Arahat Mahinda in 307 BC. According to the Mahawansa, King Devanampiyatissa’s brother Uttiya renovated the vihara for the first time. Prince Uttiya also built the first-ever residential quarters of the Buddhist monks (Sanghawasa) there. The ancient temple was destroyed time and again by the Dravidian invaders from Southern India. Each time the temple had been reconstructed. The medieval temple was destroyed by the Portuguese in 1510 and reconstructed by King Kirthi Sri Rajasingha.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The Hindu temple has a history going back over a century and is dedicated to lord Murugan. The towering gopuram of the temple is intricately sculpted, depicting lord Murugan and stories related to him. The temple celebrates all festivities related to the deity and many devotees visit this temple to beseech the blessings of Skanda.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Seema Malakaya Temple

    Gangaramaya is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo, started by the famous scholar monk Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera in the late 19th Century. Seema Malaka is a Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The temple is mainly used for meditation and rest, rather than for worship. Situated in the Beira Lake, the temple was originally constructed in the late 19th century. The Seema Malakaya, on the other hand, is a serene meditation site nestled on the Beira Lake and is a unique place to visit when you’re exploring Colombo.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Viharamahadevi Park

    The Viharamahadevi Park (formerly Victoria Park) is a public park located in Colombo, next to the National Museum in Sri Lanka. It is the oldest and largest park in the Port of Colombo. Situated in front of the colonial-era Town Hall building, the park is named after Queen Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugamunu. The park was built on land donated to Colombo city by Charles Henry de Soysa during the British rule of Sri Lanka and used to be named "Victoria Park" after Queen Victoria. During World War II it was occupied by the British Army with the Australian 17th Brigade based at Victoria Park. After the war, the park was restored and opened to the public in 1951. 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. we local it white house.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Independence Square

    Independent hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka built to commemorate of independence of Sri Lanka from British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceyleonese elected legislature on the 04th of February 1948.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Cinnamon gardens, Art Gallery, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall BMICH, The Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre -Opera house

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Green Path turns into an avenue for street artists and craftsmen to display their work. As such many abstract paintings, multi-frame wall art, oil paintings, and many such pieces of art brighten up the entire place. Woodworking and metalworking craftsmen, with a number of other handcrafted item sellers, Gem museum and Ceylon tea and jewelry store.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

    Galle faces green, old parliament, Beire Lake, the dutch hospital shopping complex, and back to the cruise.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is smart casual
Supplied by Colombo City Boy

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Cancellation Policy

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

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