Renting a paddle boat is one of the best ways to explore the rivers, lagoons and lakes that can be found all over Sri Lanka. The docks of rivers and lagoons are lined with paddle boats shaped like swans and ducks most often and can be hired for a period of half an hour. The attractions and things you can see depend on which body of water you visit. The Beira Lake in Colombo, for example, lets its visitors visit the Sima Malaka Shrine which is located the centre of the lake.