The capital, done properly
Colombo
Street food in Pettah, Geoffrey Bawa's houses, and sunset kites on Galle Face Green.
Most itineraries skip Colombo, which is a mistake. Give it a day: the chaos of Pettah market, a Bawa architecture walk, the best kottu of your trip, and a cocktail on a rooftop while kites fill the sky over Galle Face.
What we do here
- Pettah market walk and street food
- Geoffrey Bawa architecture tour
- Galle Face Green at sunset
- Tea tasting at a Colombo tea house
Worth knowing
- Bandaranaike International Airport is 35 km north of the city, about 45 minutes by expressway
- Gangaramaya temple sits on Beira Lake in the centre of town
- The Dutch Hospital, built in the 17th century, is now a dining precinct
