Colombo Buddhist Image Houses - Hybrid Art Galleries

5.0 (6 reviews) Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Overview

Colombo is home to very diverse range of Buddhist temples and image houses.

Visiting a Buddhist temple is one of the highlights in a routine “Colombo City Tour”. But in this particular tour we mainly focus on visiting a couple of very diverse temples which consist of amazing image houses and explore how diverse they are from one to another.

Further we discuss about the interpretations of these art in image houses and it is something beyond just visiting a religious place.

Whoever loves art, culture, history and get to know about Sri Lankan way of life changed during Colombo period, this tour is an ideal experience irrespective of any social status, age, nationality, gender , religion etc.

During the tour we will be covering minimum 4 different Buddhist temples with different styles of Sri Lankan Buddhist image houses.

What's included

  • Bottled water

What to expect

  1. Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The guests will be able to see the structure of a Buddhist Temple and hybrid art in the image house.
  2. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Admire the image house art belongs to South Kandyan school
  3. Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Very different type of Buddhist image house with art belongs to 2 different periods.
  4. Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Admire hybird art in the image house

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will be flexible with the guests with regard to the pick up location. Pick up can be arranged from any hotel / Accomadation within Colombo City Center. As the fixed/common location we have suggested "Independance squre" building, if it's easy to guests to meet.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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