The Lotus Tower Colombo ( Nelum Kuluna ) is the tallest tower in South Asia, carefully constructed in the vicinity of Colombo. This is a symbolic landmark for Colombo. Let’s see more details about the Lotus Tower.
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Travel Time
10 Min
Height
351.5 m (1,153 ft)
District
Colombo
Where is the Lotus Tower in Sri Lanka?
The Lotus Tower is a significant and meaningful structure in Colombo, Sri Lanka, situated right by the Beira Lake, not far from Pettah. Nowadays, it is considered a landmark in the heart of Colombo. The history of the Lotus Tower dates back to January 2012, and after a lot of hard work, it was finally completed in 2019. Now, it is open for everyone to visit and enjoy since September 16, 2022. It stands as a symbol of pride for the city, offering a unique and beautiful view for those who come to see it.
How to visit Lotus Tower
If you’re using a car, bike, or your own vehicle, you can park it when you arrive. If you’re using the bus or train, the simplest way is to get off at Pettah and then either walk or get a ride using Uber, PickMe, or a Tuk Tuk.
To get inside the Lotus Tower, you need to buy a ticket. This ticket also lets you go up to the observation deck to see a nice view.
Do you know that the Lotus Tower is the tallest completed tower in South Asia and the 11th tallest completed tower in Asia? It is also the 19th tallest completed tower in the world.
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Entrance Ticket Price to Lotus Tower
| Sri Lankans Adults | LKR 500 |
| Children above 10 years | LKR 500 |
| Children between 3 years to 10 years | LKR 200 |
| Children below 3 years | FREE |
| Foreigner | USD 20 |
Tickets will be issued on both weekdays and weekends during the following hours: Weekdays from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Weekends from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
There are 4 entrances to the tower. Two of them are just for special guests and heads of state. The other two are for public access. When you come in, there’s a security check to keep things safe.
Once you’re inside, the staff will show you where to go. They will guide you in the right direction.
Tip: Do not take the wrong direction; that will end up in the restriction areas for public access!
Lotus Tower Opening Hours
Opening hours of Colombo Lotus Tower/Nelum Kuluna will be 9.00 AM to 10.00 PM on weekdays and 9.00 AM to 11.00 PM on weekends. On Weekends On the 29th floor, there’s a special place called the observation deck. If there aren’t many clouds, you might even see Adams Peak from there.
Tip: If you’re using your mobile phone on the observation deck, be careful because there can be strong winds.
Also, there’s a cool area where you can try out AR and VR experiences, thanks to Mobitel.
Tip: You can’t bring food inside the tower!
Lotus Tower Structure
Lotus Tower consists of 4 major sections as,
01. Tower House
First floor: Radio transmitter plant and control rooms (926m2)
Second floor: TV transmitter plant and control rooms (713m2)
Third Floor: Banquet hall (1,063m2)
Fourth Floor: 1000-pax banquet hall (1,087m2)
Fifth floor: 600-seat revolving restaurant (1,088m2) = 27th floor
Sixth Floor: VIP rooms (986m2)
Seventh Floor: Observation Deck (560m2) = 29th floor
Eighth Floor: AC outdoor plant room and elevator plant room (455m2)
02. Tower Mast
Three elevators(high speed) – 49 seconds to the observation deck
Two elevators(medium speed)
Three elevators(normal speed)
03. Tower Body
Service Levels, Fire Commandment Floors
04. Tower Base
Basement Kitchen, Ground Floor, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, Rooftop
Planned allocations for Lotus Tower
Special areas are available for business opportunities at Lotus Tower, as shown in the image below.
Best 6 Things to do at Lotus Tower
02. Revolving Restaurant
03. Communication Museum
04. Bungee Jumping
06. Paragliding
Presently underway initiatives and upcoming project implementations at the Colombo Lotus Tower
01. Ferris Wheel
02. Digital Art Museum
03. Lotus By the Lake Arena
04. Lotus Aqua Bay
05. Casino
FAQ
| Foreign Adult | 20 USD |
| Local Adult | 500 LKR |
| Local Children | 200 LKR |
| Local School Students | 200 LKR |
| All Infants & Toddlers | Free Entry |
You will find a observation deck with 360 view of Colombo city, restaurant with 360 view, a communication museum, supermarkets, food courts, luxury hotel rooms, and ballrooms, Etc..
It is the tallest human creation in the South Asia and also 11th completed tower in South Asia and 19th tallest tower in the world
Credit: @PriyanthaBandara
Summary
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Western province |
| District | Colombo |
| Local Entrance Fee | Rs 500 |
| Foreign Entrance Fee | USD 20 |
| Height | 356 m |
| Temperature °C | 30° - 35° |
