Colombo

This temple is one of the most important Buddhist temples of Sri Lanka as the essence of the modern architectural and cultural touches are significantly highlighted throughout the temple. The temple is always active with both worshippers and tourist as it welcomes people of many different religions and cultures in order to experience this center to worship and learn. The temple will be extra busy on Poya days and Buddhist holidays as worshippers come seeking comfort for their prayers to be answered while brining all kinds of offerings, wearing white from head to toe and carrying flowers perfuming the atmosphere.

If you want to experience the ideal hang out spot of any local, Galle Face is the place to visit. From morning to late night you will notice different types of people having a fab time, munching the famous isso wade, enjoying the kites that fly effortlessly in the windy skies, gypsie women walking about trying to read your palm to predict your future and many types of pickle (achcharu) vendors selling exotic Sri Lankan fruits with an exciting hint of spice and heat to it. To enjoy the real Colombo experience would be to watch the crimson sunset while sitting on a mat at Galle face indulging your taste buds with a koththu at hand, listening to the hum of the chatter of people mixing with the rowdy wind which mess your hair yet make you feel like you are just where you ought to be.

When you visit Sri Lanka, Tuk Tuks might be one of the very first things you see, as these are three- wheelers which can escape any traffic and make you have a face full of wind even in the hottest days. Tuk Tuk safaris are a whole new experience from the start to the end as they come pick you from your hotel, and drop you off at the end of the tour. The ride is a 3.5 to 4 hours tour, with a friendly guide/driver dressed portraying the British touch in the history of Ceylon and you will be enjoying the sightseeing of Colombo while sipping our famous coconut water right from the coconut itself. The ride isn’t exactly a form of relaxing as its filled with excitement, a bit of dust and a lot of wind on your face.