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What to see in Colombo
Adam’s Peak
The legendary mountain peak towering 7,297 feet (2,224m) over the island of Sri Lanka is known as Sri Pada or Adam's…
Colombo Hotels
Whether you stay in them or not, Colombo has some grand old hotels with plenty of legends and history attached that are…
Colombo Zoological Gardens
Colombo's zoo has a fine collection of animals, birds, reptiles and fish from all over the world, but in particular showcases…
Pettah
Colombo's bazaar district, the Pettah, presents a real treat for shopaholics who can wander through the hustle and bustle…
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
Among the green hills of Kegalle, about 50 miles (85km) from Colombo on the road to Kandy in the hill country, a herd…
Sri Lanka National Museum
Sri Lanka's oldest museum was established in 1877 and today boasts a massive collection of antiques and objects d'art,…
Trincomalee
The ancient port of Trincomalee on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka has a perfect natural harbour, which has made the…
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