Sambodhi Pagoda Temple

Nice and calmful buddhist temple in Colombo Port access road. Amazing pagoda with an excellent architectural design. There are Ten stories to visit the stupa with stairs. Elevator is not working. Calm place for meditation. Huge area from Colombo city can be seen from here. Can be accessed via Port Access Gate 01 (Chaithya Road) road. No need to bookings or reservations to access upper stupa.

This stupa was designed by the great sri-lankan engineer A. N. S. Kulasinghe. This stupa was a Buddhist landmark that could be seen by anyone approaching the Port of Colombo by sea.. When you reach the top of the structure, it is remarkable sight from the port and Indian ocean. It 's a truly amazing experience.

Another architectural Landmark of the city in the late century which was overshadowed by newly built skyscrapers.The stupa lies up on two concrete arches built over a highway. It was also depicted in lkr 500 note. Still provides lovely views of the port,colombo fort and the portcity.

Visited the Pagoda, which was unfortunately closed that day. However, zhe place is an excellent viewpoint over zhe port area, Pettah, and zhe entire downtown of Colombo. Care must be taken since the elevator had been out of order so that the long staircase could be an issue, especially for those with limited mobility.

Free entry to this place which was great! This attraction is located together with the Maritime Museum. I wasn’t required to cover up for this pagoda. I walked up the stairs but it wasn’t that bad at all. The interior was amazing and had a good view of the port. Not crowded at all and peaceful. You can take a tuk tuk here but I walked for about 10mins from the Kingsbury Hotel.

I will cherish my visit here forever! Its away from the busy city and near the port. I arrived and was greeted by the most wonderful ladies who saw me praying in front of Buddah. They said they were so happy to see a tourist practice worship. Being locals, they informed me they visit every day before work and were close friends it seemed, so beautiful to see! They even gave me a candle and incense to burn! I was able to sweep the bodhi tree area which I believe is done to show respect to the spirits of the tree. After I was done, the ladies were praying but pointed me towards a room where there was a large Buddah and I was able to show worship in complete peace. Finally, I asked them if I was able to visit the Stupa, they pointed me to the right direction and it was a super spiritual and enlightening experience! The elevator was not working but for the best, I climbed the stairs to the top which was super peaceful and humbling. When I got to the top and walked inside the Stupa, I was truly blown away. There was 360 depictions an imagery of lord Buddhas life, despite not being of any religion, I enjoy showing worship and learning about religions, this was truly so amazing to learn about. So colourful and truly a mesmerizing experience. I recommended it to some other tourists and would do the same for anyone else visiting. You will also have a wicked view of the city and port from the top. You can see the Colombo lighthouse on your way and after your visit, the Colombo port maritime museum which is right next to the temple. 10/10 would recommend, so quiet and peaceful :)

Sambodhi Pagoda sits on a high base and is frequently compared to a rocket ship that's ready for launch. It's an impressive structure that draws your attention to its monumental architecture. If you're so inclined, you can take the steps and climb more than 10 stories for a good view of the upper part of the pagoda and the port. There's an elevator, but it wasn't functioning on the day that I visited.

This is one of the iconic landmark in colombo city situated near the south of the port. As it is situated apart from the crowded locatin this is the ideal location to have a visit with your family members in order to be seperated from the busy environment. This is open every day. Once you go there you will be amused about the structre and the situation of the dagaba. Really worth visiting there as it is free of charge to have a visit and to have a 360 view around colombo port and colombo city. Also you can visit to the near by museum also. On the way you can see light house also..