From Colombo: Negombo Fishing Village Tour by Tuk-Tuk

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ID: GYG512203-897416
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بلد: Sri Lanka

المدة: 05:30 ساعات


الوصف

Experience Negombo's rich heritage on a city tour. Visit Lellama seafood market, St. Mary's Church, Sri Singama Kali Amman Kovil, Hamilton Canal, Negombo Dutch Fort, and Angurukaramulla Temple.
07.00: Your day begins with a pick-up from your hotel for a memorable city tour of Negombo, Sri Lanka's fourth-largest city, known for its economic activity, urban living, and vibrant fishing industry.
07.45: Start your tour with a visit to the iconic Negombo catamarans at the local seafood market, Lellama. Witness the local fishermen bringing in the day's catch, creating a lively atmosphere that captures the essence of this coastal city.
08.30: Explore St. Mary's Church, a significant religious site reflecting Negombo's Christian heritage since the Portuguese colonial era. The church's construction resumed in 1874 and was completed in 1922, showcasing its historical and architectural significance.
09.00: Continue your journey to Sri Singama Kali Amman Kovil, a Hindu temple adorned with remarkable murals and sculptures, making it a must-visit religious site in Negombo.
09.30: Next, visit the Hamilton Canal, a 14.5 km waterway connecting Puttalam with Colombo. Built by the British in 1802, this canal played a vital role in historical transportation and trade.
10.00: Explore the Negombo Dutch Fort, originally constructed by the Portuguese and later rebuilt in a pentagonal shape by the Dutch in the 1640s. Immerse yourself in the fort's historical significance and architectural charm.
10.30: Conclude your tour at the Angurukaramulla Temple, one of Negombo's most renowned temples. Pass through the dragon's mouth, believed to ward off evil spirits, and discover a 300-year-old moss-covered ruin of an ancient library within the temple premises.
11.30: As your city tour comes to an end, you will be taken back to your hotel, cherishing the memories of exploring Negombo's cultural diversity and historical treasures.

أبرز النقاط

  • Discover Dutch Fort & Hamilton Canal, showcasing its colonial past
  • Explore St. Mary's Church & Sri Singama Kali Amman Kovil
  • Feel Negombo's fishing vitality at Lellama market, watch local fishermen
  • Angurukaramulla Temple, with dragon's mouth entrance and ancient mossy library

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معلومات هامة

We pick-up all the travelers from Hotel in Colombo, Colombo Harbor & Mount Lavinia
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