Places to Visit in Colombo

South Coast
South Coast
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South Coast
Mirissa Whale Watching
Galle Fort
Bentota Beach
Bentota

After about an hour’s drive, from the capital city of Colombo one can reach the city of Bentota which is south of Aluthgama.
Central Highlands
Central Highlands
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The Hill Country
Tea Plantation in Hatton
Horton Plains
Kandy
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Royal Botanical Gardens
Kitulgala
Things to do in Kitulgala
Tea Plantation in Hatton

Visiting Hatton tea plantations in the hill country will be like stepping into a time machine.
East Coast
East Coast
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East Coast
Arugam Bay
Trincomalee
Trincolamee

Trincomalee harbours one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in Sri Lanka.
Community
Community
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Surfing
Hikka Surf Club
UR Surf Club
Bloggers
Yvonne van der Laan

Ape Gama (Model Village)

Ape Gama

A Sri Lankan Village in Colombo

Ape Gama

A Sri Lankan Village in Colombo

Ape Gama

A Sri Lankan Village in Colombo

Overview

Imagine a rural village in the middle of a busy metropolis. This is what “Ape Gama,” which literally means our village, promises its visitors. This curious attraction, that reimagines what Sri Lankan village life was like decades ago, is situated in Sri Lanka’s capital city, across the lake from the Geoffrey Bawa-designed Parliament building. Only minutes away from Colombo’s swanky resorts and shopping centers, “Ape Gama” attracts throngs of visitors each week seeking a short break in a unique venue.

Formerly, this spot was known as the “Battaramulla Janakala Kendraya” that showcased local crafts. The entire area was revamped for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 2013 to exhibit the fascinating aspects of historic Sri Lankan village life, complete with a bird-watching zone and a mini zoo.