Is it worth to visit Colombo In Sri Lanka?

 Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka. If you are interested to explore Sri Lankan people's life this is an ideal place.  It is good to know, the city is full of tucked and hustle. This is the second-largest populated city in Sri Lanka.  Colombo is a city of contrasts and surprises, you will probably love with foods which can found around plenty of restaurants and bars. Let's dive in,

1. Galle's face

It is a heaven of Street foods. In the evening, this place is crowded with multi-national people. Kids are coming to fly kites and play around. Galle Face is a  place for couples to relax and spend their loving evening. I visit this place multiple times and I love it with the beautiful sea view and tasty foods. My favorite food here is "wade" with carrot, spicy chili paste. It is delicious with a gusty breeze and amazing sunset.

Galle Face

2. Zoo-Dehiwala

when you visit a new place, you gonna probably love to see animals related to that land. I personally disagree with keeping animals in small places. but, sometimes there is no way to visit them in the free space. Somes cannot adapt to the natural climate, they need some artificial space. However, the national zoo is the place to visit wild animals and spread love toward them. 

Especially, Kids might be fall in love with these animals, birds, butterflies, and beautiful fishes. The zoo is located really close to the Dehiwala bridge and the entrance price is reasonable. You need to keep two to three hours, go around and see the animal's behaviors and take lovely pictures with them. I was impressed, seeing Jiraff for my first time there and they were very tall beyond my imagination. 

3. Gangaramaya Temple

As a Buddist person, Gangaramaya is a temple to relax my mind and spend quality time with my soul. All of our very busy with the day to day works and preferring to be relax a little bit. The main thing to add this place to my list is its' architecture which has a touch of Indian architecture.

4. Jamp UI-Alfar Mosque

No matter what is your religion, you will probably be amazed of seeing this architectural building with the red color. This is located in a busy street at Petta. If you are able to find time for this place, you can mind-blowing your followers on your Instagram with stunning photographs.

5. Viharamaha Devi park

when you get tired, you need to place be relaxed and refreshed. Viharamaha Devi park is that kind of place for me. Colombo is a really busy place and this place is located in heart of the city. another specialty is, this park is a place to meet new friends and hang out with them. crows are everywhere, need to be careful from them. 

6. Independent square arcade

This is a shopping complex with an amazing architectural view. you may be impressed with the carving of the building. 

7. Colombo Good market

If you like to buy organic, environmentally friendly products like me this is a place for you. The good market offers quality sustainable products, foods, or drinks with excellent hygiene conditions. But, little concern is Prices are much higher than other places.

7. Manning Market 

The market is the right place to understand what this person eat, drink, wear and simply delve into their lifestyle. Manning market is one of the largest fresh vegetable and fruit markets of Sri Lanka. Don't buy things at the first price they say, you can reduce it always depends on your bargaining skills. There are lots of street food vendors, but can't estimate the hygiene, it is totally your choice. If you can handle it, the prices are really cheap. But, remember this is a super crowded place all the time. 

8. Fish Market at Paliyagoda

Sri Lanka is an Island, which means fish and seafood are available all around the country. The fish market is a marketplace of fishermen and buyers. It is a really busy place and sells fresh fish and many other kinds of seafood. Prices are reasonable and need your bargaining skills.

9. Baddagana wetland park

Do you like to get lost with nature even though in a busy city? Baddagana wetland park is a hidden gem, many people don't know about this place very well.  It is a manmade park with a jungle feeling. 

Baddagana wetland park

10. Mount Lavenia beach

can you imagine Sri Lanka without stunning beaches? I mostly prefer to be at mount Lavenia beach at the sunset. Trust me, it is gorges.  It is the best place for cool photographs. 

Mount Lavinia beach

11. Newly opened The National sandalwood park