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Colombo: How to get there?
35km from Bandaranaike international airport
Colombo: See when to go?
All year round
Colombo: For how long?
One day
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Colombo Holidays
Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, is much smaller than its Indian neighbours but it has the same disadvantages: poverty, overpopulation and the constant racket of cars and buses. All the same, you can find many interesting things there.
Colombo: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
Colombo is the most populated city in Sri Lanka, and the economic capital. It's a city with varied architecture from its long colonial past.
My suggestion
Go by foot whenever possible! The city is quite large, but the main points of interest are in the centre and walking is the best way to explore Colombo and its cosmopolitan architecture.
The capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, is a city that no longer relies solely on its reputation as a place to trade spices.
My suggestion
I advise that you avoid Colombo, it is a city full of traffic which no longer has the charm that it had in the past. Get on a bus or taxi and go to a city on the coast.
Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, is much smaller than its Indian neighbours but it has the same disadvantages: poverty, overpopulation and the constant racket of cars and buses. All the same, you can find many interesting things there.
My suggestion
Colombo is not really a pleasant capital city. For me, it is nothing more than a transit city: one or two days are more than enough to see the main points of interest.
Sri Lanka: our articles for your holidays
Golden Sand Paradise: Uppuveli and Nilaveli
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Sigiriya’s Lion Rock
Whether you are passionate about history or nature you can't help but be charmed by Sigiriya and its surroundings. You'll climb back into time and history as you climb the steps of the Lion Rock. At the end of the day, enjoy the sunset over the magnificent countryside of the plains.
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Sri Lanka’s infinite beaches
The south coast of Sri Lanka is a long chain of beaches and creeks, each more beautiful than the last. The beautiful and contrasting towns of the south coast are an unforgettable experience.
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Modern Wonder of the World: Galle Fort
if you're interested in the history of Sri-Lanka you mustn't miss the old city of Galle. The fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is definitely the most beautiful legacy of the colonial period. You'll love wandering around the cobbled streets of this city which is unique in Sri Lanka.
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