Ravindu’s guidebook For Colombo
Sightseeing
Galle Face Beach
To watch the sunset and enjoy some street foods
Jardin zoologique de Dehiwala
120 Galvihara RdNational Museum
Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha
Temple Gangaramaya
61 Sri Jinarathana RdThe busiest market in colombo. Busy streets. Can find anything you need.
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Pettah Market
Keyzer StreetThe busiest market in colombo. Busy streets. Can find anything you need.
Independence Memorial Museum
7 Independence Ave
Wellawatte Beach
Shopping Mall
One Galle Face Mall
1A Center RoadShopping mall + food court + cinema
Majestic City
10 Station RdShopping mall + food court + cinema
Crescat Boulevard Mall
89 Colombo - Galle Main RdBranded shops + food court
Liberty Plaza
300 R. A. De Mel MawathaFood scene
Lot of pubs in this area. Active nightlife specially on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Hospital StreetLot of pubs in this area. Active nightlife specially on Fridays and Saturdays.
Conseils aux voyageurs
Se déplacer dans les environs
Buses and trains are the cheapest way. Then tuk tuk
Buses and trains are cheap but crowded. Specially in peak time (morning 6am-9am evening 4pm-7pm)
Manières d'économiser
Use uber or meter taxi
When it's not peak time, uber is cheaper. If you don't have time for book an uber, then always use metered taxi(tuk tuk). Metered taxi are only available in colombo most of the time.
Que faut-il apporter ?
Cottons and light natural fabrics to wear
The climate is tropical, and the weather is hot and humid throughout the year. So cotton shirts and trousers are more comfortable. Pack sunglasses and sun-cream too.
Coutumes et culture
Dress modestly at religious sites
Dress modestly at religious sites. Women should wear long skirts, dresses or loose trousers and modest blouses. Men should wear long trousers. Wear light colors
Se déplacer dans les environs
Hire a van for long trips around the country
There are lot of a/c vans for hire. Normally it's arround Rs.50 per 1 km.