Shore Excursions Colombo Port Passenger Terminal -Kalaniya Temple

We Make your travel easier and more comfortable we always focus on our client’s special needs with our shore excursions, you are Traveling by private vehicle and visit top sights such as The 100-year-old Khan clock tower, St Anthony's Shrine, Colombo Fort, Colombo Fort Railway Station, Jami Ul- Alfar Mosque (Red mosque) colorful Pettah Bazaar, Wolandaal Church, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Kalawasanathan Swami Devassthanam Kovil, Seema Malakaya Temple, Gangaramaya ( Viharaya )Buddhist temple, Viharamahadevi Park, Independence Memorial Hall, Independence Square, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksha Theatre, Nelum Pokuna Art Street, Green Path, Galle Face Green, Old Parliament Building, Sambodhi Chaitya, The Lighthouse,
shopping at Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, One Galle Face, Wall Art Street, Traditional Gem Mine, Gem Museum Gem Warehouse, and Ceylon tea supper market. back to the passenger terminal.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya, Kelaniya, Peliyagoda, Sri Lanka

At Kelaniya, about 10km to the northeast of Colombo, in Sri Lanka Kelaniya Temple believed to have been built in the era before 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.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Second Cross Street, Colombo 01100 Sri Lanka

The Red Mosque is one of the most iconic landmarks in Colombo. The mosque is known for its beautiful architecture.

Stop At: Colombo Arulmigu Sivasubramaniya Swami Kovil, 131 Kew Road corner Sri Murugan Street, Colombo Sri Lanka

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Seema Malakaya Temple, Sir James Pieris Mawatha, Colombo Sri Lanka

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.

Stop At: Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo Sri Lanka

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Independence Square, 7 Independence Ave, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre, Nelum Pokuna Mawatha, Colombo 00700 Sri Lanka

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


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Wall ART Street, 7 Colombo Green Path, Colombo 00700 Sri Lanka

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 several other handcrafted item sellers,
Gem museum and Ceylon tea and jewelry store.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Old Parliament Building, Fort, Colombo Sri Lanka

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

Duration: 15 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Dress code is smart casual"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time:
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Shore Excursions Colombo Port Passenger Terminal -Kalaniya Temple
3/2/2023 - 3/19/2025

Monday - Saturday :

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sunday :

09:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you up at the passenger terminal & 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.

Ports

• Passenger Terminal - Port of Colombo பயணிகள் முனையம், WRRV+FR6, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Driver/guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle

Not Included

• Food and drinks

Facilities