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10 Days in Colombo: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Mohammed Lotief

Mohammed Lotief

14 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Colombo in Sri Lanka with this exciting 10-day itinerary. Explore historical sites, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the local culture.

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Day 1
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$16

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$ 1

Sriyani Vegetarian Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Dutch Museum
Former 17th-century governor's residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$6
5 - 6 min

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Old Parliament Building
Completed in 1930, this neo-Baroque structure now houses the national Presidential Secretariat.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$6
18 - 27 min

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Galle Face Green
Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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King Of The Mambo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$3
Day 2
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$3

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$ 1

හෙළැඹුල Helambula
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
4 - 6 min

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Gangarama Seema Malakaya, ගංගාරාම සීමා මාලකය.
Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Pettah Floating Market
Food, clothing, electronics & other goods sold from 90+ stalls, including some on built on boats.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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The Central Point - Economic History Museum
Exhibits on the economy & currency of Sri Lanka, with a collection of ancient & foreign coins.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Ikoi Tei
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 3
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$13

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$ 1

Perera and Sons
Jampattah Outlet
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
5 - 8 min

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Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Devastanam Kovil, Kotahena, ஸ்ரீ பொன்னம்பலவனேஸ்வரம் கோவில். கொட்டாஞ்சேனை ශ්‍රී පොන්නම්බලවානේස්වරර් දේවස්ථානය, කොටහේන
Historic stone Hindu temple with intricate carvings, sculptures & colorful shrines.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Excel World Entertainment Park
Amusement park with rides, video games, bowling, a pool lounge & laser tag, plus a food court.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$6
9 - 14 min

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Pizza Hut
Creating enjoyable memories!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
25 - 30 min

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Crow Island Beach Park
No time set
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Free
Day 4
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$9

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$ 1

Api Wenuwen Api Food Outlet
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
4 - 5 min

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Diyasaru Park
60-acre preserve offering footpaths & boardwalks past vibrant vegetation & wildlife.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Diyatha Uyana
Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Sri Lanka Planetarium
A 500-seat planetarium theater, open since 1965 & offering night camps, workshops & an IT lab.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$3
6 - 9 min

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Agra
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 5
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$7

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$ 1

Lavinia Chinese Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
7 - 10 min

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Ape Gama
Living heritage museum & events venue with rustic village houses & handicrafts on sale.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Traditional Puppet Art Museum
Artful center offering exhibits of traditional Sri Lankan string puppets, plus performances.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Pizza Hut
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
10 - 12 min

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Kathiresan Pillayar kovil | கதிரேசன் பிள்ளையார் கோயில்
No time set
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Free
Day 6
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$9

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$ 1

Don's Star Class Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
12 - 15 min

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Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Water World Kelaniya
Aquatic park with underwater tunnels, tanks & ponds, plus exotic birds & educational programs.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$6
14 - 17 min

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Burger King
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$1
Day 7
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$31

McDonald's
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
16 - 24 min

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Royal Colombo Golf Club
Classy, members-only 18-hole course dating from 1879, plus a restaurant & a fitness center.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
19 - 28 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$3
Day 8
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$5

Barista
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
3 - 4 min

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National Art Gallery
Unassuming art gallery with classical paintings & contemporary pieces by local artists on display.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Viharamahadevi Park
Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Gangaramaya Temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Monsoon Restaurant & Bar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 9
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$5

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$ 1

The Embazzy
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
4 - 6 min

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Lionel Wendt Art Centre
Cultural venue featuring a theater for drama & musicals, an art exhibition area & a basic cafeteria.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya
Iconic temple with a bodhi tree grown from one of the 32 saplings from the sacred Anuradhapura tree.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Pizza Hut
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$3
Day 10
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$24

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$ 1

Domino's Pizza
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
12 - 18 min

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Dehiwala Zoological Garden
Large, long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species, plus an aquarium & butterfly garden.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
21 - 26 min

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Sri Lanka Air Force Museum
Operational air base of the Sri Lanka Air Force with history exhibits, vintage aircraft & equipment.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$6
13 - 16 min

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Pizza Hut
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2

Budget breakdown: $122 In total

Activities & Food:$120
Transport:$3