Itinerary · Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Exploring Colombo in three days
Old Colombo, Bawa’s city, the markets of Pettah and the best of the city’s food, with a sunset on Galle Face Green each evening.
3 days by foot and tuk-tuk
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Day 1, morning
1National Museum of Colombo
The island’s story, then Viharamahadevi Park.
Day 1, afternoon
2Number 11, Geoffrey Bawa’s house
Bawa’s house by guided tour (book ahead).
Day 1, evening
3Galle Face Green
Sunset and street snacks on the green.
Day 2, morning
4Kayman’s Gate and the old lighthouse
A walk through Colombo Fort.
Day 2, midday
5Old Dutch Hospital Precinct
The Old Dutch Hospital for lunch and shops.
Day 2, evening
6Ministry of Crab
Dinner at Ministry of Crab (book ahead).
Day 3, morning
7Pettah markets
The market streets of Pettah.
Day 3, late morning
8Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (the Red Mosque)
The Red Mosque (dress modestly; avoid prayer times).
Day 3, afternoon
9Gangaramaya Temple & Seema Malaka
Gangaramaya Temple and the Seema Malaka on Beira Lake.
Day 3, sunset
10Sky Lounge at The Kingsbury
A rooftop drink over the ocean.
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