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Sima Malaka Floating Temple
Three-pavilion ordination hall floating on Beira Lake, designed by Geoffrey Bawa.
Typical duration
30 min
Price
Rs500 combined ticket with Gangaramaya
From port
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Transfer time
15 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
low
👨👩👧 Family friendly⚡ Good for short stops
🕐 Best time to visit
Late afternoon for golden light on the lake pavilions
Getting there from the port
Walk five minutes from Gangaramaya Temple or short tuk-tuk from QEQ
🚌 Best transport: tuk_tuk💶 Cost: Rs600-900 by tuk-tuk