Visit the Lotus Tower in Colombo
The first level of what is anticipated to be the highest self-supported building in South Asia has been measured at up to 356 meters in height. The conference hall that can hold up to 400 people at once is located on the third level of the building. In the meantime, the open floor has been planned and constructed in such a way that it can accommodate a variety of different forms of entertainment.
On the top level, there will be a rotating restaurant, which will undoubtedly provide the general public with an unforgettable and unique dining experience. Additionally, the general public will have a one-of-a-kind chance to see a perspective of the Colombo skyline from the observation deck located at the highest point of the building.
In addition, Lotus Tower has three of the quickest elevators in the nation, all of which are manufactured using technology imported from Japan. The general public will soon be able to enjoy these one-of-a-kind attractions because of the fact that operations at the Colombo Lotus Tower have finally begun.
The Colombo Lotus Tower has left its imprint not only in South Asia but also on the statistics of the whole world. The recently opened tower is now ranked as the 11th highest self-supported building in Asia and the 19th tallest self-supported structure in the world in terms of height.
The Lotus Tower has many cutting-edge architectural concepts, including a museum dedicated to telecommunications, a revolving restaurant; a hotel, an auditorium, a conference hall, a ballroom, and an observation deck. All of these spaces can be found in the tower.
At a height of 234.2 meters, the Lotus Tower is home to a fine-dining restaurant that rotates 360 degrees. Because the restaurant will revolve completely once every 90 minutes, you won’t ever have to be concerned about losing your vantage point.
The Lotus Tower will have LED lights of a variety of colors illuminating its petals, and floodlights will be used to highlight its stem, making it visible from a greater distance. The tower is accessible at any time and may be appreciated throughout its whole year of operation.
As a result, you shouldn’t visit Colombo without putting it on your list of things to do. The Lotus tower is accessible to visitors around the clock and every day of the year. Therefore, without further delay, get your cameras ready and make your way to the tower to take in the full scope of what Colombo has to offer.
How to get there
The tower is about 32 kilometers away from the Bandaranaike International Airport, and getting there during peak travel hours may take up to an hour. If you are stationed in Colombo, you can go about the city by taking a trip on an omnibus, and if you need to get there quickly, you can take a taxi since it is more convenient.
Ticket prices
As of September 2022, the prices are USD 20 per person for foreigners and Rs 500 per person for local adults, and Rs 200 for Children under 10 years of age.