A national symbol for the pearl of South Asia, Lotus Tower is situated in Colombo, Sri Lanka. You should definitely visit this architectural marvel of the modern times.
The new addition in architecture, Lotus Tower, is an epitome of modern engineering, technology, and innovation. Consider this iconic landmark in your bucket list while you make a trip to Colombo, Sri Lanka. This article will throw light on all the information you need on the Lotus Tower.
About Lotus Tower
Let us begin by knowing basic details about lotus tower. The Lotus Tower Management Company claims that it is the tallest self-supported structure in Southern Asia. It is also the tallest skyscraper in the nation.
In the local language of Sinhala, the Lotus Tower is called Nelum Kuluna. It holds the record as the 11th tallest tower in the Asian continent and 19th tallest tower of the world. There are a total eight floors in the Lotus Tower wrapped in delicately designed Lotus petals.
The ground floor has a food court, ice cream lab, digital lab museum, and a souvenir shop. The 1st floor has a 5G innovation center. The 2nd floor is the gaming area and office space. The 3rd floor is dedicated for entertainment only. There are pubs, a drinks counter, and an open-air theater.
The banquet hall is on the 4th floor. It can accommodate up to 350 people. The revolving restaurant is on the 5th floor. All the luxury suites are available on the 6th floor. It has all the comfort and breath-taking views of Colombo city. This ‘Lotus Stay’ is 239m above ground level. The last floor, that is the 7th floor, is like a terrace. It has the most stunning view of the city.
The 7th floor is called the observation deck. You can try skydiving and bungee jumping here at the observation deck.
Location
The exact location is- Lotus Tower, AC6, DR Wijaywardane (MCCallum) Road, next to Postal Department Head Office, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Best time to visit
You can visit to the Lotus Tower any day any time. If you want to book the banquet of the meeting hall, do it during the day. The pink glasses make the hall look pink and are a delight to watch. If you want to try skydiving and bungee jumping, then this day is the best.
If you want to visit the observation deck only, then it depends. You can see the vibrant nightlife of Colombo and also the beauty of Colombo at night.
Opening time
The Lotus Tower opens at 9 am and closes at 9 pm on weekdays. But on Saturday and Sunday, the tower is open from 9 am to 11 pm. The ticket counter closes an hour before closing the tower.
Entrance fee
First of all, you need to pay the entrance fee at the gate of the Lotus Tower. This ticket is valid only for the observation deck. The tickets for all foreign nationals above 10 years of age are $20. For children between 3 and 10 years of age, a ticket costs $10. Entry is free for children below 3 years of age.
Editorial Staff at Ceylon Empire Travels are Specialist in Sri Lanka Travel.
