Things To Do in Colombo

One of Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist centers lies on the edge of Beira Lake close to central Colombo. On-site is a temple, library, and museum, which has rare Buddhist artifacts from around the world and a collection of elephant tusks. Stroll around the peaceful grounds to see…

The city's largest park is famed for its beautiful flowering trees in spring. An idyllic place to take a stroll or enjoy a picnic, the park also has ponds, Buddha statues, and even the occasional elephant to discover. On Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha road, which cuts through the…