Gangaramaya Temple

Gangaramaya temple is situated just 1km away from the heart of Colombo. I highly recommend you to visit this place if you find yourself in Sri Lanka. You will witness thousands of temples while you are traveling around Sri Lanka. All those temples are influenced by Theravada. But, Gangaramaya temple is influenced by a mixture of Theravada and Mahayana and it's really a nice place.
Gangaramaya temple is situated just 1km away from the heart of Colombo. I highly recommend you to visit this place if you find yourself in Sri Lanka. You will witness thousands of temples while you are traveling around Sri Lanka. All those temples are influenced by Theravada. But, Gangaramaya temple is influenced by a mixture of Theravada and Mahayana and it's really a nice place.
Vesak - the festival celebrating Lord Buddha's birth. The streets are full of beautifully lit pandals featuring lanterns like these. The whole city is lit up - it's like fairyland !

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Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included

Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 29 reviews
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Price is S$35 per adult
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Colombo/Negombo: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella 3-Day Trip with Train

Colombo/Negombo: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella 3-Day Trip with Train

Activity duration is 3 days
9.6 out of 10 with 27 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$631 per adult*
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Galle and Bentota Day-Tour From Colombo

Galle and Bentota Day-Tour From Colombo

Activity duration is 12 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 74 reviews
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Price is S$114 per adult*
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Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.

Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.

Activity duration is 1 day
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
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Price is S$101 per traveller*
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Shore excursion Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk

Shore excursion Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$51 per adult
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