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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. 
⚡ Immediato🛡 Rimborsabile⏱ 2–3 h🧩 10 enigmi
🌐 Gioca in 🇬🇧 English

Luoghi che visiterai

10

Ti ci vorrà

120-150 mins

Camminerai

4470 passi

Distanza totale

3.4 km

Un messaggio da 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.”

Scopri chi l'ha creata

Cosa farai davvero

  1. Scarica l'app Questo e sblocca la quest. Raggiungi Christian Reformed Church of Sri Lanka quando vuoi · senza guida, senza gruppo, senza orario fisso.

  2. Risolvi 10 enigmi nascosti nelle strade intorno a te. Ogni enigma risolto sblocca il luogo successivo.

  3. Concludi a Dipaduththarama Thai Raja Maha Vihara - Kotahena e scopri in che posizione arrivi nella classifica di Colombo.

In evidenza

    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.

La missione: La tua storia a Colombo

This quest that you are embarking on helps you understand the strong faith of the Kotahena community and their contribution towards Colombo's faith revival history in late 19th century. The ten stops in this walk take you to eight places of worship highlighting the influence of the community and faith leaders. 

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. 

INFORMAZIONI SULL’ESPERIENZA

Cosa aspettarsi da 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.

Da sapere prima di giocare

  • 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

Consigli e raccomandazioni

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Indossa scarpe comode

Camminerai per la città: scarpe comode sono essenziali per goderti l'esperienza.

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Carica il telefono

Assicurati che lo smartphone sia caricato almeno al 60%. La quest si svolge nell'app Questo e la userai per tutto il tempo.

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Controlla il meteo

È un'attività all'aperto. Porta ombrello o crema solare a seconda delle previsioni.

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Porta una macchina fotografica

Scoprirai location fotogeniche e angoli nascosti perfetti per i ricordi.

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Resta idratato

Porta acqua, soprattutto nei mesi caldi o per quest più lunghe.

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Gioca con gli amici

Le quest sono più divertenti con amici o familiari. Ogni persona che vuole giocare sul proprio telefono deve avere il proprio accesso.

Valutazioni e recensioni

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Crystal

26 Aug 2026
This was such a beautiful and meaningful walk through Kotahena with the Quest App — exploring the revival of an area while discovering parts of Colombo I had never visited or even knew existed. We explored beautiful Hindu temples, historic Dutch sites, old Catholic and Christian churches, and learnt so much about the history, culture and communities that shaped this part of the city. The final stop was the oldest Buddhist temple in Colombo — another place I had never heard of before. So much of what I discovered was completely new to me. More than just a walk, it was an opportunity to learn, reflect and experience Colombo differently. I’m truly grateful for this experience — and for the sense of peace I felt throughout the walk. ❤️

Zee

26 Aug 2026
Loved seeing hidden pieces of Colombo! My highlights was the roadside Hindu shrine and the last stop - the oldesr Buddhist temple and its history. I didnt know about those at all. A suggestion would be to add a bit more history to some places -i would have liked to know more about the significance of the granite kovil apart from who built it, or more about the dark skinned Madonna at St Lucia's and why that was important to local people. Overall, I loved the walk, a much needed addition to Colombo, so thank you. Looking forward to the next!

Jay

26 Aug 2026
Excellent walk to understand the multicultural and multi religious history of Kotahena. Never knew there were so many hidden histories in the heart of Colombo! Thank you and looking forward to more!

Eshani

26 Aug 2026
The history and what was unraveled was amazing! Super in every way

Nirosha Francis

26 Aug 2026
Loved all the old churches.

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