A Jaunt through Colombo

From the warm hospitality to the ever-welcoming people, magnificent temples, charming weather, blessed nature, urban parks, beaches, barely retouched sunset photos and the best infinity pools overlooking the city.

Colombo can vary between congested, grey ramshackle buildings and bumpy roads or ritzy, party-happy monolith city but, oddly, with nicer tuk-tuks, including hotels and stay inns that I love which differ in size which are stylish and extraordinarily faithful to a theme.

You’ll not fall in love with it at first sight, but it grows on you eventually. If you know that narrow side street that will take you to a pretty garden cafe with amazing coffee, or where to get a beautiful view of the city while sipping on a cocktail, or the park where you can find respite from the heat and noise. Hold on, you don’t know where all these things are? Don’t worry, I am about to tell you all the best things to do in Colombo!

Must visit places in Colombo

• Pettah market
• Geoffrey Bawa’s House
• Colombo Fort and it’s railway station
• The Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque)
• Old and New Kathiresan Kovils
• Wolvendaal Church
• Gangaramaya Temple
• Seema Malaka Temple on Beira Lake
• Independence Square
• Sambodhi Chaithya,
• The Colombo Dutch Museum
• Old City Hall
• Viharamahadevi park
• Snacks at Galle Face Green

How to be an authentic foodie loving Sri Lankan

Colombo itself is its own cuisine nation. Vibrant food palates can be found from any corner of the city. From fancy luxurious restaurants to Galle Face Green Street food, there’s always something that will suit everyone’s taste buds. As a Sri Lankan the best way to pick our food it to go to the one that is most packed. Hoppers, Kottu, Thambili (King Coconut), Isso wade, roast Paan (roast bread) with Pol Sambol, String hoppers are a few of the suggestions that will take you through a foodie enlightenment journey.

Check Colombo food explorer to explore the tasty food around Colombo.

The good old Lankan ground transportation!

The easiest way to get about  Colombo sightseeing day tours are tuk tuks. A quick holler and you’ll be on you way to your dream destination. Tuk tuks are generally a bit pricey so if you want to save up on transportation, you can always utilize the good old staple mode of transportation in Sri Lanka, buses! Busses in Sri Lanka makeup of the lack of roller-coaster rides in the island. Low cost and a lifetime experience.

Of course, buses, tuk tuks are famous if you want to get inter-city transportation, however, if you are considering going out station then trains are the better options. Head over to the Colombo Fort railway station which is consider as a main hub for railway transportation.

Where to stay in Colombo

Colombo has a vast array of accommodation experiences to offer. Starting from boutique properties to star class hotels, hostels & even guesthouses; these properties elude the true essence of Colombo.

In Colombo you will not have to restrict your options when it comes to accommodation. Depending on the budget, style, and places you would like to explore, you can find plethora of places to stay during your trip.

If you would love to stay in Colombo and explore Colombo, we will take care of organizing your journey across, and we will ensure it will be a lifetime experience as a pioneer in Sri Lanka tours. Check the Colombo offers that we have created for you, if you would like to customize let us know