A first look
Lotus Tower in Colombo is a stop guests add when they build a trip around a named house. SoloRoost lists it because it is on the map, not because we run a ticket booth here.
Telecommunications tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka and tallest tower in South Asia
Lotus Tower under construction
Lotus Tower as seen in 2018
Lotus Tower, as compared to some of the tallest towers around the world
History and meaning
As of 2019, the tower is the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia and the second tallest overall, behind the guy-wire-supported INS Kattabomman antenna tower in India. Initially, the tower was proposed to be built in Peliyagoda, but the Government of Sri Lanka later decided to change the location.
Being there
The Lotus Tower, also known as the Colombo Lotus Tower, stands at a height of 351.5 meters in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It has become a symbolic landmark for the country. It ranks as the 11th tallest tower in Asia and the 19th tallest tower in the world. The lotus-shaped structure serves various purposes, including communication and observation, as well as leisure facilities. The estimated cost of construction was approximately US$113 million. Listed stays nearby appear on the Colombo hub when hosts publish. If a house is not on SoloRoost, we do not invent it.
Practical notes
- Hours and tickets change. Treat this as orientation, then confirm on the ground.
- For a walking commentary — names, layers of history, and what to look at as you go — download StoryPGT from ervanta.com.
Walk it with a voice guide
For a fuller tour — history, what to notice as you walk, and a guide in your ear — download StoryPGT, Ervanta’s voice book guide. Download StoryPGT. Install the app, then open this place when you are on the ground.