8 days in Colombo Itinerary

The commercial capital of the country, Colombo has added modern touches to its colonial-era core, creating an exciting and eclectic coastal city.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Stone 'N' String and Kande Viharaya. Visiting Negombo Beach and Mount Lavinia Beach will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Colombo: Beruwala Beach (in Beruwala), Negombo (St. Mary's Church, St. Sebastian’s Church, & more) and Kalutara Bodhiya (in Kalutara). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, make a trip to Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and identify plant and animal life at Turtle Hatchery Hikkaduwa.

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Expect a daytime high around 36°C in November, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can travel back home.