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NANDA KUMAR

NANDA KUMAR

27 Dec 2023

Trip to Colombo

Day 1
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$18

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$ 1

Dutch Museum
Former 17th-century governor's residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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Galle Face Beach
Indian Ocean beach in the heart of Colombo with a busy promenade & the popular Galle Face Green.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Sri Lanka Planetarium
A 500-seat planetarium theater, open since 1965 & offering night camps, workshops & an IT lab.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$5
Day 2
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$13

Sambodhi Chaithya
Buddhist temple complex offering a mix of Thai, Sri Lankan, Indian & Chinese architecture.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Old Parliament Building
Completed in 1930, this neo-Baroque structure now houses the national Presidential Secretariat.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
18 - 27 min

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Galle Face Green
Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$0

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$ 1

The Central Point - Economic History Museum
Exhibits on the economy & currency of Sri Lanka, with a collection of ancient & foreign coins.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Pettah Floating Market
Food, clothing, electronics & other goods sold from 90+ stalls, including some on built on boats.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Gangarama Seema Malakaya, ගංගාරාම සීමා මාලකය.
Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Diyasaru Park
60-acre preserve offering footpaths & boardwalks past vibrant vegetation & wildlife.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$13

Excel World Entertainment Park
Amusement park with rides, video games, bowling, a pool lounge & laser tag, plus a food court.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
Day 5
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$0

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$ 1

Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Diyatha Uyana
Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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National Art Gallery
Unassuming art gallery with classical paintings & contemporary pieces by local artists on display.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$13

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$ 1

Water World Kelaniya
Aquatic park with underwater tunnels, tanks & ponds, plus exotic birds & educational programs.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
35 - 42 min

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Viharamahadevi Park
Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$0

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$ 1

Mount Lavinia Beach
Scenic beach offering a stretch of sand, waves, lifeguards, hotels & nearby restaurants.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya
Iconic temple with a bodhi tree grown from one of the 32 saplings from the sacred Anuradhapura tree.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$25

Dehiwala Zoological Garden
Large, long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species, plus an aquarium & butterfly garden.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $83 In total

Activities & Food:$80
Transport:$3