What to do and see in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Western Province: The Best Outdoor Activities

May 7, 2022 Osvaldo Hartline

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia (Sinhalese: දෙහිවල-ගල්කිස්ස Dehiwala-Galkissa, Tamil: தெஹிவளை-கல்கிசை), population 245,974 (2012) is the second largest Municipality in Sri Lanka, and covers an extent of 2109 hectares. It lies south of the Colombo Municipal Council area and separated from it by the Dehiwala canal which forms the northern boundary of DMMC. Its southern limits lie in Borupana Road and the eastern boundary is Weras Ganga with its canal system and including some areas to its east (Pepiliyana, Gangodawila and Kohuwala). This town has extensive population and rapid industrialization and urbanization in recent years. It is home to Sri Lanka's National Zoological Gardens, which remains one of Asia's largest. Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila and Colombo Airport, Ratmalana are some important landmark in this area. Dehiwela-Mount Lavinia and Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte being two large suburban centers of the city of Colombo function together as one large urban agglomeration in the Region (Western Province). The overspill from the City in residential and commercial uses of land have rapidly urbanised these suburban centers. Dehiwela-Mount Lavinia and Sri Jayawardenpaura along with Colombo Municipal Council form the most urbanized part of the core area of the Colombo Metropolitan Region. Dehiwala and Mount Lavinia lie along the Galle Road artery, which runs along the coast to the south of the country.
Restaurants in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

1. Agfort Holidays

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Agfort Holidays

We are a travel agency and tour operator based in Sri Lanka.We are a small team made up from individuals who have come from diverse backgrounds and were in different interests before teaming up to provide holiday experiences to travelers who wishes to come to enjoy the magical island Sri Lanka. We love to create holiday experiences tailor made to personal wishes of our customers. Years of experience in the travel industry, the relationship with the local communities, hotels and excursion operators are the advantageous we pass on to our customers. Planning your vacation! Drop us an email to get started!

2. Day Gem Tours

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Day Gem Tours

Insight to the gem trade in Sri lanka - Pick up from hotel in colombo around 6 am , Visit gem mines , Heat treatment facility , Gem cutting lapidary , Gem trading area ( tour includes Breakfast and Lunch)

3. Scuba Addicts

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Scuba Addicts

SCUBA ADDICTS dive center operates in two seasons, West Coast and East Coast season. We are at Giman Free Beach Resort Kayankerni North of Passikuda on the east coast from May to November diving the world war two ship wrecks and some cool dive sites. And we move to Mount Lavinia from November to April where we take you to 13 ship wrecks from world war one to the latest in 2013 and a few reef sites.

4. Travelution

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Travelution

We are a Local Travel Company that is dedicated to create completely personalized travel itineraries and tour solutions to suite varying interests, desires and needs of today's discerning traveller. We also offer Unique City Tours - Food Tours - History Tours and Cultural Tours and cool experiences all over the Island. Talk to us!

5. Space Tours Sri Lanka

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Space Tours Sri Lanka

After years of organising very successful (and fun!) scooter-tours across Sri Lanka, we decided to use our expertise and network to go on a big adventure ourselves: organise a wide variety of trips, tours, and activities. Sri Lanka has so much to offer, and we want you to enjoy our island without a care in the world. Whether it is a day of whale watching, or a 7 day all-inclusive tour, we strive to provide the best service possible. In true Sri Lankan fashion, we believe in working together to create an itinerary that best suits your wishes and needs. Our agency is proud of our ability to go the extra mile, by being flexible and pro-active. You will find this is also true for our local guides and agents. Please feel free to contact us via our website, email, facebook, Instagram, whatsapp, or even twitter. We will go out of our way to discuss your plans, expectations, and ideas, and follow up with a quote for you to review. Our services cover all activities our beautiful island has to offer. From daytrips-on-a-budget, to multi day guided tours in an air-conditioned, luxury car: we will take care of everything, including pick-up and drop-off at the airport if needed. Please take a look at the range of activities and tours we offer. We hope you will find what you are looking for, and we hope to hear from you soon.

6. Tours Ceylon

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Tours Ceylon

Ayubowan – Welcome To Tour Ceylon..Tour Ceylon is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with trained staff. Our main ambition is to fulfill all of the travelers’ requirements pertaining to their comfortable stay in Sri Lanka. The travelers get their money’s worth. With regard to the hotel accommodation, a varied diversity from a modern guest house up to a star class hotel will be provided to suit your budget. The tour packages have been designed in a particular manner so as to give the real benefits of a holiday in a serene atmosphere. ‘Memorable Sri Lankan Holidays at Reasonable Rates, Over 35 Years of Experience’ . .“WE ARE PROUD TO BE ONE OF THE MOST EXPERIENCED TOUR OPERATORS IN SRI LANKA, TAKING UP THE RESPONSIBILITY TO COLOURISE AND GIVE BIRTH TO DREAM VACATIONS THAT ONE TRULY DESERVES”.. If you are considering a vacation in Sri Lanka, no one else can give you the attention and service you deserve to ensure that you get the most out of your vacation. THINK HOLIDAY. BOOK WITH TOUR CEYLON.

7. Sakurai Aviation

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Sakurai Aviation

Sakurai Aviation Limited presents itself as a leading domestic charter airline which is committed to catering to the short-haul domestic travel market, thus meeting the needs and wants of a diversified customer base in a most exclusive way.

8. Tour Planners Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

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Tour Planners Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

We are a tourist venture consolidated with blended experience over fifteen years in the industry with great success and being a Sri Lankan owned and operated company and part of the local Silk Road Lanka Holdings (pvt) Ltd based in Colombo Sri Lanka.

9. Colombo Divers

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Colombo Divers

Colombo Divers is the only recreational dive center offering diving and dive training in Colombo. In addition Colombo Divers organizes both local and international dive trips, and provides diving assistance around Sri Lanka. Owned and staffed by divers with a passion for diving and a love for Sri Lanka, Colombo Divers offers a range of internationally recognized PADI training courses carried out by certified instructors. All dive trips are led my dive masters with many years of diving experience and an in depth knowledge of local dive sites. Our team has experience in wreck exploration, technical diving, underwater photography and marine research, with extensive diving experience around Sri Lanka and outside. Experience the hidden beauty of Colombo, from shipwrecks to reefs teeming with marine life!

10. Dehiwala Zoo

120 Galvihara Rd, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 31000 Sri Lanka +94 11 2 712752 [email protected] http://nationalzoo.gov.lk/zoo/
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Dehiwala Zoo

Reviewed By heartofmaldives - Poole, United Kingdom

Large zoo, very cheap entrance and cheap snacks and ice cream stalls in abundance. So many animals to see for little ones including komodo dragon. Lovely playground inside.

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