Sri Lanka’s Capital Colombo, a port city, with a rich colonial
heritage, on the Western coast is a potpourri of races, religions and cultures.
Colombo displays the best and worst the country has to offer. The city is a
contrast itself, with mansions, lush gardens, fine dining options, shopping
malls packed with expensive designer brands standing next to urban slums;
diesel fumed congested roads and street markets.
Despite its small size just 37.31 km² Colombo offers a varying
selection of experience ranging from taking a tuktuk ride, a visit to Pettah
market and eating Kottu to playing a round of golf and having high tea at one
of the colonial style hotels overlooking the Indian Ocean.
With many boutiques filled with international brands and local art and
fabrics Colombo is the best place to do the last minute shopping and then it’s
best to retire to Galle face, Colombo;s playground for some Kottu or Wade.
The immaculately manicured greens of the Royal Colombo Golf Club have
attracted golfers for 129 years, a slice of golfing history. Visitors welcome.
Hop on board the exciting open deck double decker of the Colombo City
Tour to witness the charm of Colombo
Mt Lavinia is one of Colombo’s more laidback suburbs filled with great
seafood restaurants on the golden beach and is named after Lovinia, the gypsy
dancing girl who had a secret romance with one of Sri Lanka’s governors.
One of Sri Lanka’s best kept secrets is the shopping opportunities in
Colombo –sleek department stores and cool shopping malls are filled with
designer clothing, shoes and handbags, plus handicrafts, home furnishings and
more.
Featuring serene surroundings and expert masseurs trained in
everything from Swedish to Shiatsu.
06 Take in Some Art
The Colombo National Museum has some terrific examples of ancient
paintings, sculptures and sketches dating back to the 4th century BC, while if
it’s something contemporary you want, the city has a thriving arts scene, with
many creative painters exhibiting in local galleries.
The Gangarama Vihara is one of the most venerable temples in the
country, decorated with wonderful brass work, stone carvings, and other
Buddhist art. Also a place of learning, it houses a museum, complete with
residential hall.
Beautifully landscaped 30 acres in which a rich collection of mammals,
birds, reptiles and fishes live in harmony with Nature.
Sri Lanka’s first amusement and water park features log flumes, roller
coasters, and many other thrilling rides for kids and adults.
10 Sample the Nightlife
Colombo has a buzzing scene, with chill-out bars, casinos if you want
to try your hand at roulette or baccarat, or cool clubs where you can party
until dawn.
The quintessential Sri Lankan snack consists of sliced-up bits of
rotti, expertly blended with your choice of chicken, beef, egg, onions, tomatoes
and green chillies. Unmissable.
These motorised three-wheeled chariots are the backbone of Sri Lankan
transport – just remember to hang on for dear life!
Source – Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
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