Colombo is a growing and expanding metropolis with its unique flavor as the capital of Sri Lanka(visit in Colombo). It is a town of charming beauty and expanding urban localities where a couple could walk around to discover the charm of what has been known as Asia’s Garden City.
Here are some places in the city you can check out- visit in Colombo
1. Mount Lavinia Beach
A little outside the city of Colombo is the famous Mount Lavinia Beach. For couples looking for a romantic seaside getaway, it is the perfect location to sit on the ricks and watch the sea – or walk over to the Mount Lavinia Hotel and discover its colonial charm and excellent cuisine.You can take a cab ride or the train to Mount Lavinia from the city of Colombo.
2. Viharamahadevi Park
Situated in the midst of the city, this park was formerly known as Victoria Park in honour of Queen Victoria. Amidst lush greenery, the park is an ideal place for a picnic or a stroll, in the shadow of trees.
3. Galle Face Promenade
This is the long stretch of beach right in the middle of the city. It faces the sea and is an ideal place to go for an evening stroll – it is where you will find snacks, street vendors and plenty of families out and about. If it gets too tiring, head over to the former colonial mansion that towers over the beach, the Galle Face Hotel. This is where you can have high tea on the terrace and watch the sun go down into the Indian Ocean.
4. Lotus Tower
Colombo’s tallest Lotus Tower is a great place to visit and see for yourself the stunning vistas of the sprawling city below. This is where the tower gives you a view of the city like never before(visit in Colombo). Walk around and feel the wind rush around you as you go higher in the tower.
5. Main Street Pettah
Colombo’s old city, Pettah where the Portuguese and the Dutch forts used to stand, bring together the hustle and bustle of the busy street(visit in Colombo). Everything is available in its beehive of shops and walking around must be undertaken with a sense of vigilance – this is the busy backstreets of the commercial capital and vehicles and people crowd in equal measure.
You can see beautiful old buildings such as the old Town Hall, which still stands over the city.
Hawkers and street vendors crowd around the narrow streets where you can go for a walk and discover unique sights – from eats to drinks that are staples of the busy Colombo streets.
6. Laksala
This is an emporium of traditional Sri Lankan ware, from brass to pottery, textiles and everything else in between.Laksala brings together unique collections made by artisans and traditional craftspeople which are unique to Sri Lanka(visit in Colombo). Laksala outlets are conveniently situated in the city.
7. St Peter’s Church
This is one of Colombo’s oldest churches with a unique history – it is also where Mission to Seamen is located.Right in the middle of the city is the tranquility of this church, which dates back from Dutch and British times(visit in Colombo). Some of the quaint items on display is the ancient punkah, a fair fan which used to be hand operated.There is also plenty of history to be found within the church’s hallowed walls, given it’s unique legacy.
8. Nawala Wetlands
A little outside the city is the Nawala Wetlands Park – set amidst the suburban scenery, the wetlands bring together the city’s green spaces with waterways surrounding it(visit in Colombo). You can sit here and watch the waterways or the boats rowing in the lake – or the multitudes exercising along the walking tracks. It is a haven of escapism in an urban setting and is also home to a floating restaurant close by.
