Thimbirigasyaya Travel Guide

Colombo

The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), is a convention center located in Colombo. Built between 1970 and 1973, the convention center was a gift from the People's Republic of China in memory of Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka from 1956 to 1959. The construction of the Hall was carried out by a joint Sri Lankan and Chinese workforce with a considerable portion of the building materials being imported from China. In 1998 a small Exhibition Centre, the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre, was built on the grounds as a gift from China. The BMICH premises is managed by the S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation (BNMF) which is chaired by the President of Sri Lanka. The BNMF has an academic wing specialized in International Relations, Languages & Cultural Studies named "Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS)" located within the BMICH premises.
The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), is a convention center located in Colombo. Built between 1970 and 1973, the convention center was a gift from the People's Republic of China in memory of Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka from 1956 to 1959. The construction of the Hall was carried out by a joint Sri Lankan and Chinese workforce with a considerable portion of the building materials being imported from China. In 1998 a small Exhibition Centre, the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre, was built on the grounds as a gift from China. The BMICH premises is managed by the S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation (BNMF) which is chaired by the President of Sri Lanka. The BNMF has an academic wing specialized in International Relations, Languages & Cultural Studies named "Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS)" located within the BMICH premises.
Archade Independence Square at Colombo
In the picture is a Sweet Croffle. A must try at Plus Nine Four. Cool Fact: Plus Nine Four focuses on incorporating Sri Lankan flavours into their items and was named after our country code, +94! Walking into Plus Nine Four, I felt right at home! It had a very homely atmosphere, and there are a few tables outside and a few inside, so you can sit where you prefer. The service was fantastic since within a minute of taking my seat, I was brought a menu. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly, going to great lengths to cater to our needs. #TroverFoodies
Savoury Croffles #food #brunch #discoveryoftheday

Popular places to visit

Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

4/5(5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Colombo 07 with a stop at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
Beautiful Colombo city buildings and skyline in Sri Lanka

Colombo City Centre

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.

Colombo City Centre
#Reflections...the sunset reflection on the ocean was really something!

Galle Face Green

4/5(61 reviews)

After visiting Galle Face Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 03. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Galle Face Green
Gopuram tower of Hindu Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Pettah Market

3.5/5(18 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Pettah Market during your trip to Colombo. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Pettah Market
Gangaramaya temple is situated just 1km away from the heart of Colombo. I highly recommend you to visit this place if you find yourself in Sri Lanka. You will witness thousands of temples while you are traveling around Sri Lanka. All those temples are influenced by Theravada. But, Gangaramaya temple is influenced by a mixture of Theravada and Mahayana and it's really a nice place.

Gangaramaya Temple

4/5(23 reviews)

After visiting Gangaramaya Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 02. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.

Gangaramaya Temple
Hong Kong Waffles now available at One Galle Face Mall, WAFL Sri Lanka doing a great job and glad to see more and more foreign brands opening up in the Mall. Located LG at One Galle Face In the picture is a Nutella and KitKat Waffle which was priced at 1180/- LKR #trover #whatshot #foodies #troverfoodies #waffles #eeeeats

One Galle Face

You can search for that perfect souvenir at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03.

One Galle Face

Things to do

Full-Day Colombo City Tour

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

฿2,484
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Picture 1 for Activity Jewel Hunt Tour of Colombo Shore Excursion from Colombo Port

Jewel Hunt Tour of Colombo Shore Excursion from Colombo Port

฿621
per traveller
Jewel Hunt Tour of Colombo Shore Excursion from Colombo Port
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

฿1,004
per adult
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
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Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day

฿962
per adult
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Shore excursion Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk

Shore excursion Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk

฿1,242
per adult
Shore excursion Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk
View from the lotus Tower

Colombo City Tour With Mahaweli

฿1,180
per adult
Colombo City Tour With Mahaweli
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Top hotels in Thimbirigasyaya

Jetwing Ratnam Residence

Jetwing Ratnam Residence

3 out of 5
Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo Western
The price is ฿2,211 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
฿2,211
฿2,609 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and bathrobes. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and House of Fashions are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
We spent 2 nights here. Firstly the interior of the building is simply stunning. High ceilings, large windows, lots of open space and seating, plants and tastefully decorated. Our room was also well appointed with a large comfortable bed, wardrobe and air conditioning. The bathroom had a lovely shower ...

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Jetwing Ratnam Residence
Luxury Apartment in Colombo 7

Luxury Apartment in Colombo 7

2.5 out of 5
410/128 Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo WP
Stay at this apartment in Colombo. Enjoy free parking, air conditioning and outdoor pool access. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and House of Fashions ...
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Luxury Apartment in Colombo 7
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is ฿4,593 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
฿4,593
฿6,170 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (563 reviews)
Had a wonderful stay… A+ experience and highly recommended

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is ฿2,828 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
฿2,828
฿3,704 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is ฿2,629 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
฿2,629
฿3,534 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green Night Market ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (418 reviews)
At check-in, we were told our room was not ready even though we arrived 2 hrs after check in time, when I questioned why that was the case for a “5 star” hotel, they miraculously found another room available to give us, figure that! There were plenty of friendly staff, but they were not attentive. ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Taj Samudra
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
Stay at this spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (372 reviews)
We had a fantastic stay at Granbell, many thanks. The room was fantastic, the staff excellent and the included breakfast phenomenal. We would love to stay again.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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Granbell Hotel Colombo
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Other neighbourhoods around Thimbirigasyaya

This is a stadium which has a run down building with a theatre style stage with torn curtains. Right in front of the hall is this Bamboo Tree/ Bush, which gives a serene feel to the somewhat busy location.

Kirula

While Kirula isn't home to many top sights, Arcade Independence Square and Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kirula
Independence Memorial or Commemoration Hall at Independence Square in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, for commemoration of the independence from the British rule.

Cinnamon Gardens

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre or Sinhalese Sports Club.

Cinnamon Gardens
A beautiful stretch of beach along the coast in Colombo, Sri Lanka 💕 #BeachBound

Havelock Town

5/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in Havelock Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Majestic City and Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall.

Havelock Town
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Milagiriya

Milagiriya might not have many top sights, but Bellagio Casino and Majestic City are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Milagiriya
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Kirulapone

While Kirulapone isn't home to many top sights, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and Dehiwala Zoological Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kirulapone
Colombo late afternoon, with views of Kollupitiya and Bambalapitiya suburbs and Laccadive Sea

Bambalapitiya

While Bambalapitiya isn't home to many top sights, Majestic City and Bellagio Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bambalapitiya

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