October 21, 2021

Colombo Lotus Tower

Visible from most places around Colombo is the high rise and the tallest skyscraper- The Lotus Tower. In Sinhala, it is known as “Nelum Kuluna” “නෙලුම් කුලුන” as it translates to the English name. The tower stands at a height of 350 meters / 1,150 feet occupying the place of the 11th tallest tower in Asia and the 19th tallest tower in the world. The tower was build with the intention of Television and Radio Transmission hence improving the service with the least environmental impact and Carbon Footprints. 

If you are in Colombo, this place is a big yes and a must visit. The tower should not be mistaken to be just a Signal transmission tower, but also houses banquet halls, shopping malls, hotels and restaurants, auditoriums and much more. The main catch is the revolving restaurant at the top which provides a scenic view of Colombo whilst rotations 360 degrees in an hour and a half.

Structure

The Tower in the shape of a Lotus Flower has a green stalk which is the tower and the bud of the flower at the top with its pink and yellow shaded petals. The Lotus signifies the purity of culture and development within the country. The base of the lotus tower is entrance of the tower which holds 9 floors taking the shape of two lopsided trapezoids. The Tower house is where most of the fun things to do are above which is the antennas for the broadcasting purposes. 

Things to do

Some of the thing you can expect to enjoy here are:

  • Revolving Restaurant
  • Shopping complex and mall
  • Observation Deck
  • Lotus suite
  • Theatres  and auditoriums
  • Telecommunications museum
  • Other recreational centres, restaurants and leisure activities

The tower is open through out the year and can be enjoyed at anytime. Hence make sure to make it part of the bucket list while in Colombo.

Since the Lotus tower is open though out  the year 24 / 7 / 365 days of the year for the tourists you can enjoy it at anytime. On special religious festivals such as Thai Pongal, Diwali, Christmas , Sinhala Tamil New year,  Eid and also the new years eve the tower is decorated signifying these celebrations. So with out further ado, grab your cameras and head to the tower to enjoy the spectrum of Colombo.

Entrance fee

The entrance fee will amount to USD 20 for foreigners.

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How to Reach

The tower is about 32 Km from the Bandaranaike International Airport and can take an hour to reach during busy times. 

If you are stationed in Colombo, you can by ride on an omnibus and for a quick ride, hire a cab for its much convenient.

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Overview

For an enthusiast of History, the Colombo National Museum is the perfect place to start off from. Located about an hour from the Airport, In the heart of Colombo 7, lies this magnificent Italian Architectural Structure. The museum is known to be the largest in the country being home to over 100,000 exhibits within its thick walls.

Landscape and artefacts

Housed in a two-storied building, the museum has a vast land scape of a lush green lawn shaded by towering banyan trees, which adds to the beauty of the place. To welcome you into the museum, a fourth-century Buddha Statue is placed at the entrance lobby.

The captivating walk within will drive you through the history of Ceylon encountering  different types of art, carvings, swords, guns and other paraphernalia from the colonial period. You will also find 19th-century reproductions of English paintings of Sri Lanka and a collection of antique demon masks staring down at you. One of its most prominent exhibitions showcases the throne of Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, the last king to rule over Sri Lanka from a monarchy that lasted for over 2300 years.

The museum is managed by the Department of National Museum, a ministerial department under the decree of the Sri Lankan government for its running and maintenance.

History of National Museum Colombo

The building housing all of these artefacts itself holds a historic value that dates back to the 19th century. The construction of the museum was carried out by Arasi Marikar Wapchie Marikar  who was descended from the Sheikh Fareed family who arrived in Ceylon in 1060AD). Being a Renowned Architect and a Mason of British Ceylon, his infamous architectural and building skills are portrayed by several prominent structures that still stand to this day such as General Post Office in Colombo, the Clock Tower, Victoria Arcade, Colombo Customs, Old Town Hall in Pettah, Zahira College building and many more. In January 1877, the Colombo Museum was declared open to the public by Governor Gregory.

Entrance fees

An entrance fee of Rs 1000 is charged for adults and Rs 500 kids.

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How to Reach

 

From the Airport, the museum is just 30Km away and would take an hour to the max to reach. The Museum opens at 9am until 5pm except of Public Holidays and Fridays.

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