These Colombo Photos were taken during a short trip to Asia I did in May 2014. I got a great flight with Emirates to Singapur that included stopovers in Dubai, the Maldives and Sri Lanka. I stayed in Colombo for two days and explored this beautiful city. Although Sri Lanka is more known for its beaches, Colombo is also worth a visit! You should definitely head to Beira Lake and take some Colombo Photos there, as its colors are just beautiful. Nearby you will find Seeme Malaka, a marvelous religious shrine on the lake. Just around the corner is Gangaramaya Temple, where you will find a multitude of great, picturesque sights. The best way to explore the city is to take a Tuktuk and drive around the busy streets of Colombo. If you are looking for a place to stay in Colombo, I highly recommend the Galle Face Hotel! It is an old colonial place with lots of history to it. People like Che Guevara, Mark Twain or Juri Gagarin have stayed there throughout its history, and you can really feel this history when walking through the rooms!
Where to take the best Colombo Photos?
Gangaramaya Temple is a perfect place to take Colombo Photos: all the statues there offer many photogenic opportunities. Also, take a look at the wall reliefs outside of the temple. If you head to Beira Lake nearby, take a stroll around the lake and catch all the beautiful colors. Head to the big Galle Face area at the coastline to see how people in Sri Lanka enjoy their free time. Wolvendaal church and all the old colonial graves are also an impressive sight you should check out, as well as all the markets you can discover!
Hans’ Tips for our own trip to Colombo
1. Great Sri Lanka Photo Trip Report
2. Insights on the History and Culture of Sri Lanka
Green Beira Lake in Sri Lanka
Temple at the green Beira Lake
Beira Lake was very “green” during my visit
Walking around Beira Lake
A picturesque blue Mosque in Colombo
Seema Malaka Temple in Colombo
Sima Malaka Shrine in Colombo
Entrance to Seema Malaka Shrine
A special Statue at Gangaramaya Temple
Statues at Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo
Buddhas at Gangaramaya Temple
A Cannon at the Beach in Colombo
New Kathiresan Temple in Sri Lanka
Detail of Kathiresan Temple
Famous Jami Ul Alfar Mosque in Colombo
Detailed Photo of a Statue at Gangaramaya
Detailed view of the figures at Kathiresan Temple
An Elephant at Gangaramaya
Washing an Elephant in Colombo
An Elephant in the Temple
The Business District of Colombo
A Mercedes Benz Oldtimer in the Streets of Colombo
The Colonial Staircase at Galle Face Hotel
Religious Wall Relief at Gangaramaya
Statues at Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo
Candles at Gangaramaya Temple
Boxes carried around on a Wagon
Dried Fish at a local Market
Colorful Truck in the Streets of Colombo
Old Wolvendaal Colonial Church
A Tuktuk Ride in the Streets of Colombo
Cold Lion Lager Beer at Galle Face Bar
The busy streets of Colombo: Photos don’t to that special atmosphere justice!
