Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Colombo District March 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Colombo District ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Colombo District Types of activities [Colombo District travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-District.dx6055124) ![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) ![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) ![7 miles from the city center, Kelaniya temple offers a beautiful temple, a huge stupa and this magnificent bodhi tree. Admission is by donation and you should leave your shoes with one of the vendors before entering the complex. Tip: walking out the back of the complex allows you to get a photo of both the temple and stupa together. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975848861/eae1c509-4196-433a-a0e6-77a60e743564.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Such a stunning mosque. Definitely worth looking for while in Colombo. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/3bbc2989-201a-4c12-9444-5357f20683af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A stunning colonial building. Inside 15 rooms all dedicated to different parts of Sri Lanka’s history. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/6ba192b6-23ca-455e-96b4-ef5fab3c8017.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Colombo District ![Colombo showing heritage elements and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/671dd5e4-1178-420a-b2e2-9214549c9df2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Colombo ![Sri Lanka flag depicted on metal doors of shipping cargo container outdoors in docks area close up](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9606/d4806f05-f205-41da-a6ec-3dad369b1cf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Moratuwa ![An unforgettable experience in Colombo is the seaside commuter railway line that then extends all the down the coast towards Galle. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975861457/d7f145d7-9784-467f-9e75-cf61308e3d27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mount Lavinia ![The fishing boats in Hamilton's Canal, Wattala, Colombo, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130829/d3504486-be91-4cdb-ae41-1ab3160d6764.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wattala ![Seema Malaka temple. Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141763/aaf7ab90-64f7-4c57-bf98-056d053233ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte ![#winter is the time to be there. #winterwonders ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336504/276f97f4-aa64-4156-87b1-5d7787e68402.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Panadura ![Der Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Tempel in Colombo ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326710/2384b83a-82bf-4068-87b9-7b043789bbf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kiribathgoda ![Sunset over a tropical lake with lotus flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336504/5dcfadc2-6955-4907-be01-569542dbec1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Piliyandala ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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