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Trip Planner:   Asia  /  Sri Lanka  /  Western Province  /  Colombo  /  Pettah

Pettah, Colombo

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#18 of 68 in Shopping in Colombo
Flea Market · Hidden Gem · Shopping
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Head for an authentic local shopping experience at Pettah. Make your way through the labyrinth leading between the countless tents where local merchants sell their goods. The flea market is more suitable for those who enjoy a more intense shopping experience. It gets quite crowded; however, you can expect to purchase items for a much lower price than in stores. Browse everything from precious gems and gold to fruits and vegetables. Using our online itinerary creator, Colombo attractions like Pettah can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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  • By Jepro
    English below Halusimme päästä perinteisen basaarin tunnelmaan ja ostamaan tuliaisia. Sen sijaan jouduimme keskelle kaaosta, jossa väkisin yritetään myydä ja sanaa ei ei ymmärretä. Turistit ovat... 
    English below Halusimme päästä perinteisen basaarin tunnelmaan ja ostamaan tuliaisia. Sen sijaan jouduimme keskelle kaaosta, jossa väkisin yritetään myydä ja sanaa ei ei ymmärretä. Turistit ovat...  more »
  • By Sweekruth
    Offcourse it's heaven for Cheap stuff. You should go there especially if you love street shopping be it clothes, electronics, sweets, eateries etc. You don't have to buy, just walk around and your... 
    Offcourse it's heaven for Cheap stuff. You should go there especially if you love street shopping be it clothes, electronics, sweets, eateries etc. You don't have to buy, just walk around and your...  more »
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