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Having decided to pay a tourist visit to Colombo on the strength of what you have heard or read about; it is important that you get your trip properly organized.
If you must visit here, then you must see it all; this will take some element of planning that involves the inputs of the experts who will tell you how best to go about it. So before you step out, you should take note of the following must-see interesting points of reference in the city. You will have the full benefits of this city if you take to the list of 10 most interesting things that you can do in this city. Let us take a look at them one after the other.
1. City Tour On An Open Deck
You must not miss the opportunity of this adventure in an open bus that will give you the benefits of seeing the city through an open roof bus ride. This is a novel in the whole of Sri Lanka. This is the best creative way to explore the charming beauty of this city. The ride takes place thrice a week from Friday through Sunday.
2. Shopping
There are collectors’ items in the shops that are around time. With the money in your wallet, you can treat yourself to some shopping. There are high rise shopping malls around that has some items that will catch the attention of the most sophisticated tourist around. Experience in the local market is not a bad idea. You will have endless choices that will make your day. Coming back from this shopping sphere will leave you fulfilled.
3. Royal Golf Club
If you are a sports enthusiast; then you must have this place on your list of must visit places. It is reputed to be the oldest golf club in Sri Lanka. There are other golf clubs around; if you must visit only one of them, then it should be here. It dates back to 1880 and today it is home to amateur and the pro. This 18-hole golf course represents the perfect way to spend your day while you are in this city.
4. The Night Life
Nightlife is exciting in this city. There is plenty of music; food and drinks in the bars that are around you. Security is not an issue so you will definitely have a swell time while you are under the spotlight of the beautifully lighted scenario that you will see in the city. Those that are gambling enthusiasts will have a lot of variety to keep them moving. Gambling is legal in this city so you are covered under the law.
5. Viharamahadevi Park
If you are on this tourist visit in the company of some people; then you must visit this park before leaving the city because of what it has in stock for you and your entourage. This place boasts of a zoo as well within the premises. This is one of the best places to visit in this city.
6. Gangaramaya Temple
This is one of the temples whose name rings a bell in this city. A tour of the temple will open to you another angle to spirituality that you have never known all along. This temple is an architectural brilliance in its design. If you are a faithful who believes in the powers of prayers; you will get the enabling environment in this temple where you can commune and receive results from the spiritual realm.
7. Leisure World Water Park
A credible tourist visit should give you leisure unlimited. The practical reality of what you came to do in this city will be revealed to you when you come to the leisure world water park. This place is loaded; will give any tourist the opportunity of having fun right from the peak of it. There is something for every age category that comes here-adults and children alike.
8. The National Museum
You will have your intellect loaded when you step into this citadel of history of this country. Just anything that you want to know about the political past of this city will be delivered to you fresh and hot. You will see the celebrated works of renowned sculptures that date back to centuries past. If you want to know the totality of what this city stands for, then you have to visit this Museum
9. Swan Pedal-Boat At Beira Lake
A feel of the waterways in this city is best undertaken when you ride in Swan Pedal-Boat At Beira Lake. The itinerary has been craftily programmed to deliver the best that will give you unforgettable memories. There are cozy caves that adorn the route; if you decide to spend a night in one of them, you will get an experience of a lifetime. The Seema Malaka temple is also one of the nearby attractions.
