Sunday, August 15, 2010

Holidays in Colombo

Holidays in Colombo

Guys if you're thinking of spending your most memorable holiday in an isle of your dreams, come to Sri Lanka. Here's a guide to where you should visit for an experience of a lifetime.

Sri Lankan holidays which begin in Colombo are ideally placed to visit this cavern of riches, located just 150km east of the capital. Filled with statues and paintings relating to Buddha, Hindu Gods, and previous kings of Sri Lanka, this network of over 80 cave temples commands a trove of ancient treasures of international reputation. Inhabited by Sri Lankans since at least 700 BCE, meaning that they pre-date the arrival of Buddhism, visitors can observe the unfolding of modern human history through the artefacts displayed before them.

The crowd in the capital city Colombo presents a marvelous mix of ancient culture and modern beliefs. Places to see in Colombo are the old Victorian Lighthouse Clock Tower, Gordon Gardens, Jami-ul-Alfar, Hindu temples like the New and Old Kathiresan Kovils, St. Anthony Catholic Church and the bustling Pettah's bazaar.


From the rich cultural heritage of the island has emerged a diverse and eclectic ethnic community, yet the result is distinctly Sri Lanka. Holidays to the island are not just about relaxing on the beach - although the beaches are outstanding. And they aren't just about the culture - although the history is fascinating. Holidays in Sri Lanka are truly experiential - with the sum of everything you see and do; eat and drink; hear and feel; combining to form the perfect portrait of a memory of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan Streets - probably the easiest way to search for shopping items. City streets are filled with sidewalk vendors selling the items similar to those that are sold in department stores and malls, only the prices outside are extremely more affordable. This is the most practical place to shop for everyone who is on a tight budget but still wants to enjoy shopping in Sri Lanka.


Sri Lanka holidays are an excellent way to explore the country's beauty, and scenic sights of the beautiful island. Most of the regions fall under the tropical zone and thus enjoy a pleasant climate with temperatures hovering around 27 degree C. A bright, sunny and warm is what a typical day in the country is like, with no off-season in particular. However, the monsoon months if avoided is best as it becomes very humid. The upper areas on the Sri Lanka map are cooler in comparison and temperatures get low as 16 degrees C.

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