Lotus Tower

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About

The Colombo Lotus Tower serves as Sri Lanka’s tallest structure which symbolizes both modernity and cultural pride. The Sinhala nickname for this monumental building is Nelum Kuluna (which translates to “Lotus Stupa”).

This tower stands as the 11th tallest autonomous structure in South Asia while holding 19th position globally at 351.5 meters (1,153 feet). It has a total of 13 floors (6 in base and 7 in flower). The structure was finished in 2019 and maintains two primary functions between being a telecommunications facility and an important travel destination.

Visitors exploring the interior spaces discover a rotating restaurant, observation decks, and a telecommunications museum while finding accommodations in luxury hotels and accessing banquet facilities and shopping areas. The building exterior has LED lights that shift through various colours during night time creating an extremely dazzling view for its visitors.

The Lotus Tower is a must-visit for its architectural grandeur, cultural significance, and unforgettable experiences.

The key highlights of the Lotus Tower include the following:

• Observation Deck: Visitors can view Colombo and its surrounding areas from the vantage point of the 29thfloor observation deck. Tourists and residents visit this attraction frequently because it stands as one of South Asia’s highest observation points.

• Revolving restaurant: This tower has the highest revolving restaurant in South Asia where guests enjoy both premium cuisine and panoramic views of Colombo’s skyline and rotates at two paces i.e. 90 minutes and 60 minutes to complete one rotation.

• Digital Art Museum: Pixel Bloom The Ground Floor of the tower contains a digital art space that presents interactive and immersive activities across 7 zones through vibrant displays making it a primary entre for creative digital expression.

Location

The Lotus Tower is situated in Colombo 01 and has an ideal setting next to Beira Lake and near historical sites Gangaramaya Temple and Pettah Floating Market. A waterfront position at this location provides breathtaking views from both the city and across the Indian Ocean.

The exact location of Lotus Tower is 320 McCallum Rd, Colombo 01000, Sri Lanka, and is reachable through tuk-tuk, taxi, and public transportation.

Ticket Price

The ticket price varies for Sri Lankan residents and international tourists For Sri Lankan residents (Sri Lankan Rupee LKR)

Adults:

• Observation Deck – LKR 500
• Pixel Bloom – LKR 350
• Observation Deck + Pixel Bloom – LKR 850

Children above 10 years:

• Observation Deck – LKR 500
• Pixel Bloom – LKR 350
• Observation Deck + Pixel Bloom – LKR 850

Children (3 to 10 years)

• Observation Deck – LKR 200
• Pixel Bloom – LKR 200
• Observation Deck + Pixel Bloom – LKR 400

Children below 3 years: FREE

For international tourists (US dollars)

• Adults: Observation Deck + Pixel Bloom – $20
• Children above 10 years: Observation Deck + Pixel Bloom – $20
• Children (3 to 10 years): Observation Deck + Pixel Bloom – $10
• Children below 3 years: FREE

Opening Timings

• The tower is open for tourists every day (Monday-Sunday) with extended timings at the weekend.
• The timings for the weekdays (Monday- Friday) are 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and for the weekdays (Saturday- Sunday) the timings are 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.
• Moreover, the tower has extended operating hours (till 12:00-1:00 am) during the festive seasons.