Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, Colombo
Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
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Rabih Z
Rome, Italy175 contributions
Dec. 2021 • Solo
The temple has lots of expensive offerings, to the extent they were expanding the temple when we reached. A good visit when in colombo
Written 25 December 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
libranof1987
Bloomington, Indiana185 contributions
Nov. 2021
This is a temple and museum: the temple has two parts, one that is within the complex and another that is on the lake.
There is an attached museum but all the artefacts are sort of in storage / waiting to be stacked/arranged. Everything is just lying around, barely any information either.
There is an attached museum but all the artefacts are sort of in storage / waiting to be stacked/arranged. Everything is just lying around, barely any information either.
Written 24 November 2021
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Satya Bhatti
Manila, Philippines20 contributions
Dec. 2020 • Solo
Bhuddam Saranam Gacchami..🙏.. Very pleasant bhuddist temple in Colombo.. Visited this temple in the transist time at Colombo Airport..
Written 27 August 2021
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Shey
Washington DC, DC108 contributions
Jun. 2020 • Couples
I have always been very interested in learning more about South Asian cultures and religions, so we visited multiple temples in Sri Lanka and India in one trip. But trust me, this temple was beyond beautiful. It’s a big temple with a lot of statues, and antique decorations. It took us about an hour to walk around and see everything.
Written 19 May 2021
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aruna s
Colombo, Sri Lanka278 contributions
Feb. 2021 • Friends
Nice place in colombo
Clam place.
Very beautiful location .
Secret place for buddhist people .
Clean,neat and clam place
Clam place.
Very beautiful location .
Secret place for buddhist people .
Clean,neat and clam place
Written 2 February 2021
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Kekin2011
Mumbai, India302 contributions
Feb. 2020
A combination of a Buddhist temple and a museum. it contained many items of religious relevance, including gold, stones, elephant ivory, porcelain, Chinese statues, stamps, watches, cameras, photographs, coins, one taxidermied elephant, stereos, shells, swords, and some other very weird items.
I believe many of these items were donations made to the museum. The centre of the temple was its main prayer area. The whole vibe was quite peaceful but also a little eerie.
To get a good feel of the place, I'd recommend going at night or in the evening.
Location - Sri Jinarathana Rd
Entry fee - LKR 400 per person
I believe many of these items were donations made to the museum. The centre of the temple was its main prayer area. The whole vibe was quite peaceful but also a little eerie.
To get a good feel of the place, I'd recommend going at night or in the evening.
Location - Sri Jinarathana Rd
Entry fee - LKR 400 per person
Written 31 January 2021
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Vivek S
Colombo, Sri Lanka4 contributions
Sep. 2020
Awesome place for religious perspective and the collection of ancient things, museum, silence, big statues also the maintained work and clean are perfect. since it's a first time visit I wondered why I missed a place to visit like this so long time.
Written 8 October 2020
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Dianne C
Redmond, WA53 contributions
Nov. 2019
I was in a tour group viewing this temple. The gold is almost overwhelming. Don't leave Colombo without visiting.
Written 31 August 2020
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Lalendra M
2 contributions
Feb. 2020 • Business
City tour in colombo, when the business partners visit colombo the biggest issue when planning day tour in colombo to prepare the itinerary
Written 8 August 2020
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Hiruni
Colombo, Sri Lanka10 contributions
Jul. 2020
It was a pleasure to visit this time, seeing elephants inside the temple was unique for us, we really felt an atmosphere of worship and religion.
I recommend to visit to all fans
I recommend to visit to all fans
Written 8 August 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Vinod S
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Any entry ticket to gangaramaya temple?
Dipanjan Nag
Bengaluru, India35 contributions
Yes, there’s a ticket which you need to buy at the entrance of the temple.
cicciu
Mogliano Veneto, Italy134 contributions
Ciao, ci sono ancora gli elefanti??
Peritoborgo
Levanto, Italy581 contributions
Nel tempio non c'erano elefanti vivi.
r0ckstar1982
Kent, UK63 contributions
What can be done to free the elephant, Ganga, chained in the temple? It has no space to move, is fed poorly, is whipped, sleeps on her own waste, has no elephant company, was taken away from her mother when she was young and is spotted crying by tourists. Why do Buddhists preach refraining from harming living things, but the commit animal cruelty?
Pratap Venugopal Menon
Noida, India188 contributions
I did not see any live elephant in the temple
Chhavi G
3 contributions
How many hours should we plan for Gangaramaya Temple?
Ketan B
Aylesbury, UK326 contributions
It depends on how long you want to stay to be honest.
We done it in less than 45 mins as once you've been to the main prayer rooms the rest is like a museum. But if you were to look through all the items they have on display etc. Then it could take quite a bit longer.
Hope that helps.
Anuj H
Kolkata (Calcutta), India16 contributions
Please inform me as i will have limited time which places can i cover in this short period of time as i feel i will get to the city by 6:30 Pm only. Galle face beach is also close to Ramada temple is one in the top priority. Any other suggestions pls
I am also interested to go to casino in the evening any suggestions on casino which is good and safe and which offers free pick and drop and fooding
Roshan Ferdi
Colombo, Sri Lanka208 contributions
Hi, If you are staying at Ramada Colombo, Galle Face Beach is across the road from the hotel. so not a problem going there walking. from there you can hop into metre Taxi and go to Temple. From there can go to Bayllys Casion. It is a safe and reputed place. No experience to comment about the Free food and pick ups cos i have not been inside.
Anuj H
Kolkata (Calcutta), India16 contributions
Hi i am planning to travel to sri lanka on 22nd september i will be reaching hotel ramada colombo by 6 in the evening i am hope the temple will be open till 9 as suggested by u so that we can see the beautiful temple i also wanted to know the entrance fee and other places near the temple we can cover as we have early morning flight next day
Vivek V
Nizwa, Oman609 contributions
Hi Anuj,
As far as I know the temple is open till 10pm
The entrance is free of cost.
There is a lake also nearby
Could you let me know when your next day flight is ?
I would suggest you to visit the temple in the morning time rather than at night, should you have enough time to reach airport.
Anuj H
Kolkata (Calcutta), India16 contributions
Hi i am planning to travel to sri lanka on 22nd september i will be reaching hotel ramada colombo by 6 in the evening i am hope the temple will be open till 9 as suggested by u so that we can see the beautiful temple i also wanted to know the entrance fee and other places near the temple we can cover as we have early morning flight next day
Roshan Ferdi
Colombo, Sri Lanka208 contributions
Hi, The temple is located quite close to Ramada Hotel. should be able to get to the temple in 10 minutes. Make sure to use a meter taxi. should not cost more than $1/=. if you need any assistance in Colombo feel free to contact me.
purplemetta
Melbourne, Australia26 contributions
can i visit Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara and gangaramaya in one day?
or do i have to book two different tours
Sumedh V
Lalitpur, India320 contributions
Yes sure
Stacey S
Atlanta, GA2 contributions
Does this template still have the elephant? Terrible to hear the terrible reviews about the poor elephant.
crhontrips
Mysuru (Mysore), India60 contributions
Sorry for the delayed reply..
No we did not see any elephant around..
Maybe it has been sent to the elephant camp..
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