4 Places To Spice Up Your Sojourn In Colombo, Sri Lanka

For those who are planning to travel to Sri Lanka for couple of days, be sure that the country`s vast reserve of cultural heritage, architecture and landscapes can`t be covered in few days. The enchanting land of Sri Lanka has so many things to offer that even a couple of months would seem less.  

But if you have only a couple of days in your hand and you have excluded Colombo from your travel itinerary, then here is a travelling advice for you. Although Colombo might appear small, the capital city is more than just an entry gate. A combination of both the latest additions and existing old architecture, Colombo can give you more than you have bargained for. So if you have your passport and online Sri Lankan ETA ready, go through our list that names some of the most enchanting places of the country:

1.       Beddagana Wetland Park- Established with the aim to improve the quality of the life of netizens by protecting the land from floods, Beddagana Wetland Park is the latest addition in the list of Colombo`s best places. Located amidst the lush grasslands, wildlife and impressive vegetation, it is also considered to be an ideal romantic getaway.

Location: 139 Rampart Road, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Colombo

2.       Diyatha Uyana- Transformations can lead to better places and by this we mean a magical transition of Diyatha Uyana from a wasteland. Diyatha Uyana is an attractive place in Colombo which was earlier a wasteland. Housing an incredible lake, local eateries, an aquarium, the main highlight of the place is the installation of 3D art implemented by the local artists which is truly phenomenon. So make sure you receive your onlineSri Lankan ETA on time to travel without inconvenience.

Location: Kaduwela Road, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Colombo

3.       Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya- Home to many ancient temples and spiritual places, Colombo has one more gem in its collection –Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya. The temple is highly valued and considered as sacred as it has the famous Bodhi Tree in its premises. The tree is believed to date back to 3^rd century B.C.E and believed to be grown out of the holy Bodhi Tree which is located in Anuradhapura. The temple is visited by thousands of travelers every year from all over the world.

Location- Dehiwala Road, Boralesgamuwa, Colombo

4.       Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara- An iconic landmark which was destroyed twice by the Indian as well as Portuguese invaders is still standing tall. Restored by the Dutch in 18^th century, it is believed that the site was visited by the Lord Buddha when he visited the continent for the third time. An epitome of the cultural charm, the temple is one of the most talked about tourist destinations in Sri Lanka.

Location: Biyagama Road, Kelaniya, Colombo

So what are you waiting for? Plan for your Sri Lanka vacation and do visit Colombo. If you want to know the application process for your online Sri Lankan ETA, you can kindly visit our website sri-lankaeta.com to get all the information regarding it.