Colombo

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This modern and vibrant city, Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. It has a long history as one of the popular port in the Asia in the ancient East-West trade routes with rich colonial heritage and carries the influences of the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British. The city is a contrast itself with mansions, lush gardens, ancient Buddhist and Hindu temples, churches, mosques, Colonial buildings with rich architecture, museums, art galleries, golf courses, gyms, indulge in a very unique shopping experience, Best hotels and fine dining options such as good restaurants and cafés to suit all tastes. In other words Colombo is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. The city comes alive at night and could be busy at times with vehicle traffic but it is manageable and there are lots of interesting places to see and relax.

Things to do in Colombo

• Take a walk into Fort and Pettah to explore some of the amazing colonial architecture

• Enjoy a nice cup of Ceylon tea and the sunset by the Indian Ocean at the Colonial hotel of Galleface Hotel

• Visit Gangarama Temple, one of the venerable temples in the country with very peaceful environment, consists wonderful brass works, Buddhist arts and stone carvings.

• Visit the National Museum

• If you are a Golf lover try a round! at the Royal Colombo Golf club

• Visit Independence Square

• Visit city’s Hindu temples, Ancient Churches and Mosques

• Enjoy high tea at Mount Lavinia, a beautiful colonial Hotel

• Enjoy a unique shopping experience at Paradise Road, Barefoot, ODEL and Laksala to shop for bargain to international brands.