Travel Guide of Mount Lavinia in Sri Lanka by Influencers and Travelers
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, population 245,974 is the largest suburb of the City of Colombo, and covers an extent of 2109 hectares.
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1 - Colombo
10 km away
Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. According to the Brookings Institution, Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the city proper.
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2 - Kollupitiya
7 km away
Kollupitiya is a major neighbourhood of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The name Kollupitiya comes from the name of a chief from Kandy who had unsuccessfully attempted to dethrone the last king of Kandy.
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3 - Shore Excursions in Colombo
10 km away
Explore a historic city, Colombo on a 4-hour city tour with an experienced guide and a luxurious tuk-tuk. A driver-guide rides by colonial heritage places, and stops for visiting many significant landmarks of the Colombo for example Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist temple, Independence memorial hall, the ocean-side urban park of Galle Face Green, and Pettah market. Then experience Sri Lankan teas and indulge in traditional dishes.
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4 - Galle Face
10 km away
One Galle Face is a mixed-use complex of buildings currently being built near the Galle Face Green in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is also Sri Lanka's first internationally and developed and managed mixed use project and was officially opened on 8 November 2019.
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5 - Pettah
8 km away
The Pettah Market also called Manning Market is an open market in the suburb of Pettah in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The entrance to the Pettah Market is marked formally by a tall monument in the centre of a roundabout, known as the Khan Clock Tower which was built by the family of Framjee Bhickajee Khan, an eminent Parsi family from Bombay who used to have substantial business interests in the country and who also owned the Colombo Oil Mills.
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6 - Safaris in Colombo
10 km away
Colonial Colombo, Sri Lanka’s Capital city! We stopped at nothing in our early days of research in putting the Colombo Safari together. The Colombo Safari aims to showcase this amazing historic bustling city, capture the smiles of the locals all while cruising in your retro fitted Tuk Tuk. We explore timeless destinations and visit ever changing seasonal hot spots and of course, we get you right off the beaten track. Expect to see people, true local foods, traffic, a thousand smiles all with in your 3.5-4 hour time with us! This is a fully inclusive, all expenses paid trip! We will fill you with Sri Lankan food, provide drinks and we’ll even throw in a couple of local beers and show you all of what we think is the best and most authentic rustic stops that Colombo has to offer. We go to places that near all other tour operator will not ! We look to visit the heart of the country going to the real rustic and local sri lankan hot spots!
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7 - Gangaramaya Temple
Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence. Located on the Beira Lake, it was completed in the late 19th century.
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8 - Viharamahadevi Park
Viharamahadevi Park is a public park located in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, situated in front of the colonial-era Town Hall in Sri Lanka. It was built by the British colonial administration and is the oldest and largest park of Colombo.
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9 - Archaeology Tours in Colombo
10 km away
Climbing a rock - if you’re in good shape and don’t stop to look at things, it’ll take you less than 30 minutes to climb all the way to the top of the rock. If you need a few breaks along the way or simply want to stop often to take photos and admire the view, it’ll take an hour and a half to two hours to climb up and go back down again. and then Visit The beautiful Royal Rock Temple complex sits about 160m above the road in the southern part of Dambulla. Buddha images were first created here over 2000 years ago, and over the centuries subsequent kings added to and embellished the cave art.
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10 - Red Masjid
11 km away
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11 - World Trade Center
11 km away
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12 - Rafting in Colombo
10 km away
This full day whitewater rafting tour will be a very good adventure experience which commence from Colombo harbor. White water rafting in Kelani river does not require a higher degree of rafting skills or swimming experience, even for the people who are experimenting it for the first time, families and small groups can go for a thrilling ride down the Kelani River. This is because the rapids of Kalani River are graded as 2 and 3. Some of the rapids of the Kalani River are named with unique names such as Virgin’s Breast, Killer Falls, Butter Crunch and Head Chopper. This tour is recommended for cruise passengers who embark in harbor early.
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13 - Padukka
26 km away
Padukka is a town in the district of Colombo in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. It has a population of roughly 8,000. Elevation 44feet.
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14 - Henarathgoda
28 km away
Gampaha Botanical Garden, also known as Henarathgoda Botanical Garden is situated in the suburb of Gampaha. It was established in 1876 by the British to conduct experiments on exotic economic plants such as Rubber, and explore plant wealth and development of economy in the colony.
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15 - Dolphin Watching in Colombo
10 km away
Combine a morning whale-watching experience with personalized attention on this private tour. You'll get door to door service with hotel pickup and drop-off, as well as coffee, tea, and breakfast included. Aboard a comfortable Luxury Yatch, sail along the coast of the island and into the habitat of the whales, in search of pilot, humpback, sperm, and blue whales, as well as dolphins and sea turtles.
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16 - Pinnawala
29 km away
Pinnawala is a village in Kegalle District of Sri Lanka and is around 90 km from the capital, Colombo. It is well known for its elephant orphanage.
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17 - Kalutara
30 km away
Kalutara or Kalutota is a major city in Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is also the administrative capital of Kalutara District.
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18 - Galle
31 km away
Galle is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip, 119 km from Colombo. Galle is the provincial capital and largest city of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the capital of Galle District.
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19 - Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Gardens
34 km away
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20 - Negombo
40 km away
Negombo is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the west coast and at the mouth of the Negombo Lagoon, in Western Province, 38 km from Colombo via Colombo - Katunayake Expressway.
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21 - Seethawaka
41 km away
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Mount Lavinia is a beachside suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is well known for its golden-sand beaches and its large number of restaurants and hotels.
Some things to keep in mind when traveling to Mount Lavinia Sri Lanka:
-Be sure to pack appropriate clothing for the weather. Mount Lavinia can be quite warm, so pack light, airy clothing.
-If you plan on doing any hiking or exploring, be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water.
-Be respectful of the local culture and customs. Don't do anything that would offend the locals.
-Have a great time! Mount Lavinia is a beautiful place with plenty to see and do. Enjoy your time there!
Some popular activities in Mount Lavinia include visiting the beaches, exploring the temples and ruins, and enjoying the local cuisine.
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