Joanna James
Colombo is a cosmopolitan city in Sri Lanka that has an array of different things you can do to make the best of your time in the city. While Sri Lanka is mostly about the golden sandy beaches and the stunning green landscapes, the Colombo city has a lot to offer for those who love to explore.
The Colombo Museum is a wonderful place to explore as the building itself is from the colonial period and is now being used for the national museum. There are so many different sections that will allow you to explore Colombo intensely and truly. Sri Lanka has a magnificent history, national parks for an array of different wildlife, arts and crafts and different types of clothing from cultural and historical influences and you can learn about all of these when you visit the various sections at the Colombo Museum.
Galle Face Green is one of the most popular locations in Colombo among the locals and tourists alike and you can see so many different things happening in the area in the evening. During the height of the season, you can see many people flying kites. You can also see people cycling, having picnics, and even setting up different shops and stalls for seasonal promotions. The Galle Face Green is also popular for the common street food Isso wade, which is a must-try if you are a food lover. You can witness the constantly developing Colombo sky-line from the Galle face Green as well – from there, you will be able to spot skyscrapers, the hotels, shopping malls and historical buildings all in one when you take a look inland.
If you are a foodie, you will love the experience of trying out street food in Sri Lanka. While you are walking the streets of Colombo, you will come across many different street food vendors. Some of the most popular street food you will find in the streets of Colombo are murukku, vade, dosa, hoppers, kottu, patties, rolls, aggala and fish buns. If you travel to Sri Lanka and fail to try Kottu, then you have not made the best of your trip to Sri Lanka since this is a must-try dish in the country.
Sri Lanka is home to some exquisite arts and crafts that are the products of extremely talented locals. Batik, handloom, beeralu lace, wood work, brass work and clay work are some of the crafts that are popular in Sri Lanka. You can visit local boutiques or the 'Kala Kendraya' in Colombo to learn about these crafts that have been practised through many generations in the country.
Going to Pettah in Sri Lanka is considered a trip in itself as it is an exciting and thrilling experience. The commercial capital of Colombo comes alive from dawn to dusk as street vendors and shop owners try to make their living by making the sales for the day. You can find pretty much everything from clothes, furniture, accessories, curtains, toys, jewellery and even vehicle spare parts if you know where to look in Pettah.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
