A Vibrant City with the Old-World Charm
A seamless blend of old-world charm and dazzling modernity, Colombo is the spectacular gateway to Sri Lanka. It’s a city with various faces, with honking tuk-tuks & traffic-clogged streets on the one hand and Buddhist chants on the other. A smattering of colonial-era buildings rubbing shoulders with glitzy skyscrapers, a cultural-melting pot evident in its food, festival & languages, a gorgeous seafront, and happening nightlife make Colombo a perfect vacation zone.
Let’s take a trip to this alluring capital of Sri Lanka and delight in its many attractions. Check out its gorgeous temples, visit swanky nightclubs & casinos, and soak in the colorful chaos of Colombo.
A combination of various architectural styles, this beautiful Buddhist temple is a huge complex housing the sacred Bodhi Tree and relics of Lord Buddha. This modern structure, steeped in the spirit of Buddhism, is one of the most visited temples in the city. The temple complex is also home to a museum, library, and an education hall.
An oasis of serenity, in the middle of the city, Viharamahadevi Park is a perfect place to indulge in nature. Its manicured gardens, a beautiful lake, mini zoo & aquarium, and children’s park make it a popular picnic spot for the locals & tourists alike.
This colonial-era garrison is now the financial district of Colombo. Walk its narrow alleyways to the 17th century Dutch Hospital now converted to a shopping & dining area, old clock tower, earlier used as a lighthouse and Pettah- the bustling bazaar district of Colombo.
Stretching from the Fort to the heart of Colombo, Beira Lake is surrounded by lush greenery, with paddleboats & swans dotting the clear lake. A huge suspension bridge takes you to the Lover’s Island, a secluded romantic spot on the lake.
Locally known as the Hindu Temple, this is the largest & the oldest Hindu shrine in Colombo. Its beautifully sculpted rainbow Gopuram (gateway), with towers on both sides, is a gorgeous sight. Dedicated to Lord Shiva & Ganesha, this temple is a much-visited landmark of Colombo.
Colombo is a shopper’s paradise! The city celebrates the Colombo Shopping Festival twice a year in December & April. However, the fun of shopping is the maximum in old Pettah district where haggling shopkeepers in antiquated shops sell an array of goods ranging from Ceylon Tea to jewelry, fragrant spices & precious stones, traditional masks, colorful fabrics, and assorted knick-knacks.
Colombo’s swanky restaurants offer you world-class cuisine in ambient settings. However, the street food of Colombo is equally delicious and promises you the spicy Sri Lankan flavors. Try zesty Kothu Roti, delicious prawns & lentil cakes, soft hoppers & spring hoppers, and a variety of flavorful curries to tickle your taste buds.
The best time to visit Colombo would be in the dry season from December to March and pre-monsoon season from July to September.
By Air- Bandaranaike International Airport, around 32kms from Colombo, connects the city with various destinations across the globe.
By Train- Colombo’s Fort Railway Station connects the city with other parts of Sri Lanka through a network of direct & express trains.
By Road- A well-develop network of roads & highways connects Colombo with the rest of the cities in Sri Lanka.
Well, this was a sneak-peek into the various attractions of Colombo. Book your Sri Lanka Tour Package to soak in its many cultural, colonial, and modern attractions. Please reach us for personalized itineraries for a delightful Sri Lanka Tour.
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