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Colombo, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s capital offers a wildly contrasting mix of beautiful mansions, gardens and boutiques and wonderfully frenetic roads and street markets. Explore the museums and temples or head to Galle Face Green for a cricket match. If the pace of the city becomes too much, enjoy high tea overlooking the Indian Ocean. Check off your entire gift list with a visit to the Pettah bazaar district for everything imaginable. Just make room in your luggage, or find a new suitcase at the bazaar.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Port of Colombo
Ship will DOCK at this port. -
Time Zone
India Standard Time IST
UTC/GMT +5:30 hours -
Language
Sinhala, Tamil and English are widely spoken throughout. -
Currency & Shopping
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) Shop the Pettah bazaar district for gemstones and trinkets. -
Famous For
Dotted with stately colonial buildings, Sri Lanka’s largest city is quite beautiful and wonderfully frenetic. -
Fun Fact #1
Explore the museums and temples or watch cricket at Galle Face Green. -
Fun Fact #2
Everything imaginable, from designer clothing to handicrafts, is in the Pettah bazaar district. -
Fun Fact: Landmarks
If the thrilling energy of the city becomes too much, relax under a cinnamon tree in serene Viharamahadevi Park.