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Colombo Trips & Tours
Colombo
Colombo city, it’s loud, bustling, chaotic and colourful. But really, it deserves more than a glance or a cursory overnight here and there. It’s a city of glittering contrasts and its various incarnations over the years, from Portuguese, Dutch and British rule to 20th century independence, combined with a smorgasbord of modern cultures and a good sprinkling of expats make it cosmopolitan and really quite cool. The Fort is home to some beautiful architecture including the Old Dutch Hospital and the National Museum, whilst neighbouring Pettah is all about cacophonous, coconut-scented markets and kamikaze tuktuks. Escape the chaos and breathe in the crisp air of one of the city’s pretty green spaces (Galle Face Green and Viharamahadevi Park are particular favourites), before heading back into the thronging streets to the latest hipster restaurant or ever-more-stylish gallery. It’s all here in Colombo.
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Put aside the idea of Colombo as a pitstop and nothing more, and spend a day or two getting in touch with Sri Lanka's capital city. Hop in a tuk tuk and head off to explore its intricate architecture from the Old Dutch Hospital to the striking Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque, delve into the city's artistic side and learn about its history at the National Museum. Get to know the people of Colombo during a cooking lesson with a local chef, wandering through the markets at Pettah or catching a game of cricket.
The incredible food scene. Tuck in your bib at Ministry of Crab and get handsy with a garlic critter, devour a kottu roti from Hotel De Pilawoos and then head to market for a bit of everything.
Some may say that Colombo is powered by cricket and they probably wouldn’t be wrong. If you have a couple of hours to spare, pull up a pew for a local match, played anywhere from beaches to village greens, and watch the national sport in action.
The best way to see the city is on foot in the company of a local guide, who will take you to the best eateries, shops and anything else that interests you - but try to book in advance and don’t be fooled by imposters that chase you down the street.
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