Colombo port passenger terminal shore excursions -Kelaniya temple
We Make your travel easier and more comfortable with our shore excursion, you are Traveling by private vehicle, and visit top sights such as Kalaniya temple, which is away from the Capital of Colombo city, you will get a different experience with religious-community pickup from Colombo port passenger terminal, Kalaniya Temple , 100-year-old clock tower, several British-Built colonial buildings, Red mosque, colorful Pettah Bazaar, Hindu temple, Gangaramaya temple, Beire Lake, Victoria park, Independence Square, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference hall BMICH, Shopping at Laksara Handicraft, Gem Museum, Galle face green, Old Parliament, Drop off at Colombo port passenger terminal
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Colombo port passenger terminal shore excursions -Kelaniya temple
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What's included in Colombo port passenger terminal shore excursions -Kelaniya temple
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Jami Ul-Alfar MosquePass-by Only
The 100-year-old clock tower, several British-Built colonial buildings, the Red mosque The Red Mosque is one of the most iconic landmarks in Colombo. The mosque is known for its beautiful architecture and is a popular tourist destination. colorful Pettah Bazaar
At Kelaniya, about 10km to the northeast of Colombo, in Sri Lanka Kelaniya Temple believed to have been built in the era prior to 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.
Colombo Arulmigu Sivasubramaniya Swami Kovil
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.
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- Driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will pick you up at the passenger terminal jetty & 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.
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• Dress code is smart casual
