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Colombo attracts many travellers with its charm and character; being located on the east coast of Sri Lanka it has a very enviable position. In more recent years the tourists have tended to divert away from the capital, perhaps using it as a stopover after their long flight. But if you look a little deeper, Colombo has quite a bit to offer of its own…
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Many tourists use hotel shuttles and transfers provided to get between the airport and hotels and to the different sites of interest. Whilst public transport, mainly in the form of local buses, is plentiful in Colombo, they can be overcrowded, slow and very hot! We would recommend that you use metered air-conditioned taxis where possible as these are readable available, safer to use and relatively cheap. If you’re after something more authentic, hail a trishaw or tuk-tuk and travel like the locals!
Driving is not recommended in Colombo as the roads are quite hard to navigate and the traffic can be rather chaotic.
Evening Cocktails
Although Colombo is on the coast, the nearest desirable beach is slightly south of the city at Mount Lavinia.
Many locals stop here for a spot of sunbathing, swimming or a quick drink after their working day.
But one of the best ways to experience everything from a great vantage point whilst sipping a cocktail, is at the old and famous Mount Lavinia Hotel – the swimming pool and terrace here offers wonderful views of the city in the distance and if you’re able to experience this at sunset, you won’t be disappointed!
National Museum
The National Museum is a must-see if you enjoy learning about the history of the city you are visiting.
Built in the late 1800s and containing regalia from the last Sinhalese king and other treasures, a visit to the National Museum is a great way to experience a bit of history and culture without venturing far out of the city or experiencing endless temples in the searing heat.
As well as traditional Sri Lankan and Kandyan art there is also a great collection of Dance Masks, each representing 18 ailments, ranging from blindness to speech impediment.
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