Colombo Guidebook by Drop Inn
Sightseeing
If you are in Colombo this is where you want to be for sunset.
Galle Face is an amazing place to experience how a typical Sri Lankan would spend their evening.
Stall after stall of all kinds of street food opens up just in time for sunset while kids gather up to fly their kites.
After sunset if you'd still like to see more of Colombo's nightlife, you could easily walk over to most of Colombo's best pubs or restaurants from here
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Galle Face Beach
If you are in Colombo this is where you want to be for sunset.
Galle Face is an amazing place to experience how a typical Sri Lankan would spend their evening.
Stall after stall of all kinds of street food opens up just in time for sunset while kids gather up to fly their kites.
After sunset if you'd still like to see more of Colombo's nightlife, you could easily walk over to most of Colombo's best pubs or restaurants from here
Gangaramaya Temple is a must see landmark in Colombo.
The temple has a long history and the traditional interior and statues are iconic.
Best visited during day time
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Gangaramaya Temple
61 Sri Jinarathana RdGangaramaya Temple is a must see landmark in Colombo.
The temple has a long history and the traditional interior and statues are iconic.
Best visited during day time
A calming park which is know for it's artsy vibe and atmosphere. You will find many painters selling their art and couple of art museums in vicinity as well. A good place for an afternoon stroll with lots of greenery
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Viharamahadevi Park
A calming park which is know for it's artsy vibe and atmosphere. You will find many painters selling their art and couple of art museums in vicinity as well. A good place for an afternoon stroll with lots of greenery
Food scene
Old Dutch Hospital is the tourist center of Colombo. From money exchanges, restaurants, pubs and cafes. Its a great place to spend the night grab a beer, good food and catch some live music
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Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Hospital StreetOld Dutch Hospital is the tourist center of Colombo. From money exchanges, restaurants, pubs and cafes. Its a great place to spend the night grab a beer, good food and catch some live music
This is a great place if you'd like to get away form the tourist trail and eat like a local
Yarl Eat House
46/1 Wellawatta Station RdThis is a great place if you'd like to get away form the tourist trail and eat like a local
Best pub to catch the sunset in Colombo. They have great cocktails and a super view of the indian ocean
Firebeach
No. 02 Colombo - Galle Main RoadBest pub to catch the sunset in Colombo. They have great cocktails and a super view of the indian ocean
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Use metered Tuk Tuks or Travel Apps
Use metered tuk tuks or travel apps like Pick Me Sri Lanka or Uber.
Public transport can be a bit tricky as it gets overcrowded at rush hour and generally slow.