Faiths of the Shoreline: Kotahena
520 Reviews23 people have played this questIt rewards those who savour stories about community contribution. While the walk is intended to be around 2 hours, it might take longer if you step in to explore the places. The walk has a special vibe to it, when tried on a Poya day.
Places you will visit
10
It will take you
120-150 mins
You will walk
4470 steps
Total distance
3.4 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Christian Reformed Church of Sri Lanka whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 10 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Dipaduththarama Thai Raja Maha Vihara - Kotahena and see where you land on the Colombo leaderboard.
Highlights
Trace Kotahena's hidden layers: a 1749 Dutch church foundation stone, a swami's turban, carved Hindu temples, a Catholic shrine locals swear by, cathedral plaques, Colombo's oldest Buddhist temple.As this walk takes you to multiple religious sites, should you wish to pause the game and go in, please be attired accordingly.
Ratings and Reviews
20 ratings
Crystal
Zee
Jay
Eshani
Nirosha Francis
A note from Ahila Thillainathan
“I began discovering Colombo's stories during walks with my mother in her last years. I discovered hidden gems in plain sight, in our own neighbourhood. I've been exploring and uncovering them across different neighbourhoods of this fascinating city ever since. Welcome to Colombo Untold.”
The mission: Your story in Colombo
Please make sure that you are appropriately attired if you wish to visit the temples or churches and do leave your footwear outside the temples. A tip is customary for footwear guardians.
Beat the best: Top Colombo explorers
Good to know before you play
- Step Into the Story
- Hidden History
- Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
- Audio Stories
- Dress to impress: Remember to dress respectfully when visiting temples for a seamless experience
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
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ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE
What to expect from Faiths of the Shoreline: Kotahena
The Kotahena quest is for those interested in understanding more about how community faiths can play a significant role in the history of a city. During the walk, you will go back in time to places that played a significant role in the late 19th century Colombo. It rewards those who savour stories about community contribution. While the walk is intended to be around 2 hours, it might take longer if you step in to explore the places. The walk has a special vibe to it, when tried on a Poya day.
Trace Kotahena's hidden layers: a 1749 Dutch church foundation stone, a swami's turban, carved Hindu temples, a Catholic shrine locals swear by, cathedral plaques, Colombo's oldest Buddhist temple.As this walk takes you to multiple religious sites, should you wish to pause the game and go in, please be attired accordingly.
Start: Christian Reformed Church of Sri Lanka. Finish: Dipaduththarama Thai Raja Maha Vihara - Kotahena. 10 challenges included.
