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🌴 Colombo Adventure 🌴

Debasish Sarkar

Debasish Sarkar

14 Jan 2024

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of Colombo! From ancient temples to mouthwatering cuisine, this blog will take you on an unforgettable adventure.

Trip to Colombo

Day 1Temples, Beaches, and Delicious Eats
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$14

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$ 1

Colombo City Hotels

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

හෙළැඹුල Helambula
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Gangaramaya Temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Galle Face Green
Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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King Of The Mambo
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$8
3 - 4 min

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Bavarian German Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 2Roller Coasters and Serene Parks
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$21

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$ 1

Colombo City Hotels

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Burger King
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
10 - 15 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
13 - 20 min

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Panino
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$2
10 - 15 min

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Viharamahadevi Park
Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Laksala Museum Gallery Café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 3Strolling Along the Boardwalk and Aquatic Wonders
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$32

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$ 2

Colombo City Hotels

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Boardwalk
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Diyatha Uyana
Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Diyatha Uyana Aquarium
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
33 - 40 min

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Burger King
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
15 - 18 min

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Water World Kelaniya
Aquatic park with underwater tunnels, tanks & ponds, plus exotic birds & educational programs.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13
14 - 17 min

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The Fab
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$8
Day 4Historical Landmarks and Nature's Beauty
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$18

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$ 2

Colombo City Hotels

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Burger King at Arcade Independence Square
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
4 - 6 min

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Independence Square
Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Directions

Shanghai Terrace
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
12 - 17 min

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Beddagana Wetland Park
Peaceful natural area with walking paths through the wetlands & abundant bird life.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 5Wildlife Encounters and Local Delights
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$47

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$ 2

Colombo City Hotels

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Domino's Pizza
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
14 - 21 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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$25
38 - 46 min

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The Fab
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$8
13 - 16 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.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Perera & Sons
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $137 In total

Activities & Food:$131
Transport:$6