With vibrant beaches, fine dining, splendid nightlife, and historical sites, the city of Colombo has so many things to see, do and experience during your holiday.
The National Museum
This beautiful museum was built in 1876 and was founded by the British governor of that time. It displays different items owned by ancient kings of Sri Lanka. The whole building is surrounded by a lovely courtyard.
A walk along the Galle Face Green
The Galle Face is a popular sea-side promenade in Colombo. It is an ideal place to witness gorgeous sunsets, kite flyers, local food vendors and more. There is always something exciting happening at Galle Face, as the locals call it.
Multi-ethnic Pettah district
If you wish to get a flavour of life in Colombo, you should visit the Pettah market. One can see how different ethnicities live together peacefully in this city. Pettah has anything for everyone, ranging from kitchen appliances to fabric or even gold!
Kelaniya Temple
If you are in Colombo and you don’t visit this fascinating temple, then you’ve made a huge mistake. It is built on the banks of the Kelaniya River. You should visit this vibrant temple to feel inner harmony filling your soul. If you’re staying at a hotel in Wattala the likes of Pegasus Reef Hotel, it’s just a 30-minute drive to the temple.
Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.
