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20 things to do in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
- Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara — Temple in Sri Lanka (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Nelum Pokuna Performing Arts Theatre — performing arts centre in Colombo, Sri Lanka (visit ≈ 20 min)
- National Museum of Colombo — Sri Lankan museum (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Lotus Tower — Telecommunications tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Galle Face Green — urban park in Colombo, Sri Lanka (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Gangaramaya Temple — Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka (visit ≈ 30 min)
- St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade — church in Colombo, Sri Lanka (visit ≈ 30 min)
- St. Lucia's Cathedral (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Viharamahadevi Park — public park in Colombo, Sri Lanka (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Wolvendaal Church — church building in Colombo District, Sri Lanka (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Seema Malaka — part of Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka (visit ≈ 30 min)
- National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka — zoo (visit ≈ 150 min)
- HMS Tenedos — 1918 S-class destroyer (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Postal museum, Colombo — Sri Lankan national museum of post (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Colombo Port Maritime Museum — Maritime museum in Sri Lanka (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Colombo National Art Gallery (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Sri Lanka Air Force Museum — aviation museum in Ratmalana, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour — Anglican church building in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Sri Lanka (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Khan Clock Tower — clock tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka (visit ≈ 40 min)
4-day Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte walking itinerary
Starting point: City centre. The top 4 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 12.4 km · 16,760 steps · 2 h 46 min on the way): Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour
- Day 2 (≈ 16.2 km · 21,880 steps · 3 h 36 min on the way): National Museum of Colombo
- Day 3 (≈ 15.5 km · 20,990 steps · 3 h 28 min on the way): Nelum Pokuna Performing Arts Theatre
- Day 4 (≈ 15.4 km · 20,760 steps · 3 h 26 min on the way): Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
Good to know before visiting Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
- Fine: Showing Buddha tattoos or posing with your back to Buddha images is seen as disrespectful; tourists have been deported.
- Fine: Photographing military sites, borders and government buildings is prohibited.
- Fine: Drones need a permit.
- Warning: In temples cover shoulders and knees and remove shoes and hats; white clothing is preferred.
- Warning: Traffic drives on the left.
- Warning: Keep your distance from wild elephants and stay in your vehicle.
- Emergency: police 119, ambulance 1990, fire 110
- Plugs: D/G, 230V
- Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
- Tipping: Bills include 10% service; a small extra tip is common.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Sri Lanka, Wikivoyage — Sri Lanka, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte?
- The top 4 places in the centre take about 4 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
- What are the top things to do in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte?
- Highlights: Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Nelum Pokuna Performing Arts Theatre, National Museum of Colombo, Lotus Tower and Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque. The map has 20 things to do in total.
- What is the emergency number in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte?
- Emergency: police 119, ambulance 1990, fire 110.
- Do you tip in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte?
- Bills include 10% service; a small extra tip is common.
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