Title: Visit Colombo District: Best of Colombo District Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Colombo District Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Colombo-District.d6055124.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Colombo District](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Colombo-District.d6055124.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Colombo District Flights](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Colombo-District.d6055124.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Colombo District](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Colombo-District.d6055124.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Colombo District Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Colombo-District.d6055124.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Colombo District Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-District.d6055124.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Colombo District ## Western Province ![The boys waiting patiently for the poya parade to start...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/1049c3b0-dd1f-40d9-8e3c-1f820214df29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The boys waiting patiently for the poya parade to start...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/1049c3b0-dd1f-40d9-8e3c-1f820214df29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Only a very few of us can truly relate to this genre of music. This was a free gig that was open to anyone and everyone. Given that there were 2 other events happening in Colombo and Mount Lavinia, we ended up having this hardcore fans who enjoyed the fraternity on a Saturday evening. The only venue the rock community can get these days. But seems like this would be the last few concerts that we get to do here. The government is renovating the place, so they say. Till then we need to find another location.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/eeba4745-48a2-4283-9eac-acdb746328c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beira lake is situated just 1km away from the heart of Colombo. It has been one of the top tourist destinations in the commercial capital, Colombo as Gangarama Temple is located just next to Beira lake. I really recommend this place for you who are visiting Sri Lanka. Other than the religious background, it's a great place to capture some water birds as well. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/6340bfbc-8d64-4424-9cd6-7f94e4cc1967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beira lake is situated just 1km away from the heart of Colombo. It is such a beautiful place due to the Gangaramaya temple and it's wildlife both. This pelican is trying to catch something to eat. It is really fun to have a close look at these birds. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/ec4e2374-ce9f-4471-87ee-4a0c72fbb75e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Popular cities in Colombo District [Colombo Known for Sea, Sports and Cafes ](https://expedia.ca/Colombo.dx869) Colonial charm and Buddhist spirituality mix with beachside entertainment, bustling shopping districts and a love of cricket in Sri Lanka’s coastal capital. ## Reasons to visit - Colombo City Centre - Galle Face Green - Pettah Market [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Colombo.dx869)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels.d869.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Mount Lavinia Known for Beaches, Dining and Sea ](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Lavinia.dx55379) Love zoos, beaches, and aquariums? 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