Colombo

About:

Colombo is the largest city in Sri Lanka and is located on the west coast of the island. This busy and vibrant destination is bustling with color and its lively streets, busy markets and impressive landmarks offer visitors a fantastic choice of things to see and do. The city has a fine colonial heritage, plenty of dining and shopping opportunities and offers visitors an urban buzz in an overwhelmingly rural country. There are many cultural and historical attractions to discover in the city, including the Cinnamon Gardens and Pettah.

To Do List:

• Stand in front of the Clock Tower at the President’s residence, a fine display of period architecture
• Barter for gems and gold in buzzing market districts like Pettah
• Have a picnic under blue skies and watch some cricket at Galle Face Green
• Visit Sri Lanka’s oldest museum with its massive collection of artifacts
• See the frescoes at Kelaniya Raja Mahavihara, a Buddhist temple over 2,000 years old