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Pro
lovely beach like mount lavinia, excellent hotels, ideal place to shop , no language problems as every one can speak english .
Con
If you really want to see Sri Lanka, only use Colombo as a jumping off point to other places in the country - to head to the beaches, the ruins, the mountains, etc.
In a nutshell
Enjoy it and then go bush.
19 Reviews In the Pettah area of Colombo is the famous Sea Street, home to three important Hindu Temples, the Ganeshan, the Old Kathiresan and the New Kathiresan. All have their intricately-carved and colourful gopurams (doorways). This street is also a business centre for many jewellery shops.
10 Reviews St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, a branch of the Church of Scotland, earlier known as St. Andrew's Scots Kirk located in Princess Street, Fort, is the only Presbyterian Church in Sri Lanka. It opened its doors to worshippers on 21st. October, 1842. In 1906, it was shifted to its present location...
8 Reviews Just near the exit is a tall glass-covered display unit at the top of which is a stark skeletal statue of the Buddha. This is a startling, compelling image and one that you will not forget in a hurry. For the next Museum Tip, Please Click Here
3 Reviews On our final day in Colombo, we went to Mount Lavina beach in the morning. This is a ‘Golden Mile’ beach just next to a railway track and is about 12 kms away from the city. The roar of the ocean, the hooting of the railway steam engine and the sight of people going about their work, was somewhat...
10 Reviews Fort area, earlier known as Kolonthota, is the place the Portuguese landed in the early 16th century. They developed it and, to protect their economic interests, built a fort there in 1588. In 1656, the Dutch conquered this fort and established their sway over Colombo. In 1815, the British gained...
4 Reviews This one is for the Gals, OK ! So you guys can take a peek as well. You find some of the best clothes in Sri Lanka at very reasonable prices and of very good quality. Clothes, Bags, Shoes, Travelling bags and many more. You will find the branded and the unbranded stuff. Among the best outlets are...
5 Reviews It has been several yrs since I last went to the Zoo, but it seemed better kept, more lush and was certainly well patronized. The restaurant facility had a pretty good rice selection which was tasty, but the sandwiches were sadly lacking (stale bread and not much inside). Nice for a relax and to...
Cinnamon Gardens - Viharamahadevi Park
7 Reviews The green space of Viharamahadevi Park isn't all it could be but it still represents one of the city's largest open recreational areas. There isn't much to do here apart from walk in the shade of the trees and soak up the ambience. In the middle of the day this is a favoured spot for people to spend...
4 Reviews Galle Face Green is a lovely stretch of land almost half a kilometre long by the side of the sea. It is located in the heart of the city in front of the old Parliament building with some of the best hotels lined on one side. It is used by all for a lovely walk and is the biggest open space in...
5 Reviews There are places and places to see in Sri Lanka but just about every place in Asia offers ruins, colonial cities, temples, and natural wonders. This puts a pilgrimage to Sri Pada, AKA Adam's Peak, in a class in itself. A huge footprint at the top of the mountain is said to be Adam's (say the...
5 Reviews and 703 Opinions This is the closest hotel you can experience the Beach as you come to Colombo. Good food, good rooms...
9 Reviews and 529 Opinions I contacted this hotel via their website to ask for a quote for a given dates that I was able to...
HVN at Casa Colombo Hotel: Good Service and food, shame about some people
fionath Says: I came here for dinner a few weeks ago.I have been here before a few years back and it was quite a let down, but i have heard from friends that it has radically improved lately.When we arrived we were seated and very politely served by a young waiter. the decor has not...
Heladiv Tea Club.: Excellent place for drinks and light meals.
cachaseiro Says: The Heladiv Tea Club became one of my absolute favorite places during my 4 week trip in Sri Lanka.This is partly because i am a big fan of good coffee and i like to have it while i clean my inbox and read the news online in the morning and the Heladiv Tea Club has free wifi...
Brewery by the O.: My favorite bar in Sri Lanka.
cachaseiro Says: Brwery by the O is a really nice watering hole in central Colombo inside the old dutch hospital, which is an old hospital turned in to a trendy place full of bars, cafes, restaurants and shops.But despite being in a trendy place and being really nice looking this place is...
h.ghabra Says: There are many Casinos in Colombo.. all located in the same area ( Galle Road)most famous ones are Balagio and Ballys followed by Star Dusti went to Ballys and had a great time...Note: in all Casinos , Food,Drinks& cigarettes are free of charge as long as you are playing...
Early Colombo mini buses to Intl Airport
BobF7 Says: For early morning flights from Colombo Airport (Sri Lanka), wait on the main road outside Central Bus Station.Mini buses pull in here, before 06:30am, to pick up passengers. They display the number 187, and charge 200 Rupees, and link up with the free shuttle, which then...
h.ghabra Says: Odel is a small Shopping mall.. you can find almost everything here..Shopping is known to be cheap in Colombo.. but this is not true from what i saw....in Odel, you can find lots of nice clothes,shoes..etc... but the prices are not low
SORENSEN2 Says: This is more about tailors than anyone else, although I could say similar about taxi drivers. Always agree on a price before you place an order for alterations or getting some articles of clothing made, and get this in writing. I've paid three times the price for something...
ElliotWatson Says: your guide or driver will try to take you to a handicraft or gem shops where he will receive a commission.Wether your alone on a tuktuk or if you are part of a tour group from a reputable tour company ex. jetwing walkers you would be invariably be taken to a shop, factory...
vathees Says: Colombo is the Main City of Sri Lanka and growing very quickly after the 30 years Local War. I think Colombo City will be the best City of the Asia for "Night Life" in Future because plan has started already ;) I guess
Currency Exchange at the Airport
explore_discover Says: There are no ATM or Currency Exchange facility to change your Sri Lankan Rupee in to foreign currency once you get inside the boarding area and clear Immigration for Departuture. Departure Gate. There is a ATM on the right hand side beside entrance gate before the first...
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