How to do Lanka for Dummies - Guide Book

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How to do Lanka for Dummies - Guide Book

Food scene

They have good Nai Miris (Sri Lankan Spicy Pizza and local beer)
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Arthur's Pizzeria & Pub
220 Galle Road
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They have good Nai Miris (Sri Lankan Spicy Pizza and local beer)
Grab yourself a Cheese Kotthu. They are open till late and serves good Kotthu but they won't guarantee the state of your stomach the next morning.
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Subway Mount Lavinia
275 Galle Rd
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Grab yourself a Cheese Kotthu. They are open till late and serves good Kotthu but they won't guarantee the state of your stomach the next morning.
They have the best Kotthu you can find in the city. Run by a friend of yours truly.
The Road House
They have the best Kotthu you can find in the city. Run by a friend of yours truly.
Strip of beach facing the galle road. TBH Nothing much to see here but its a good place to chill and have some "Issowadey" (local street food) and walk around.
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Galle Face Beach
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Strip of beach facing the galle road. TBH Nothing much to see here but its a good place to chill and have some "Issowadey" (local street food) and walk around.
Got a good bunch of places to get yourself a nice drink amidst the colonial architecture. There's a few bars and an Asia's 50 Best Restaurant called "Ministry of Crab". ( Ask me more details)
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Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Hospital Street
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Got a good bunch of places to get yourself a nice drink amidst the colonial architecture. There's a few bars and an Asia's 50 Best Restaurant called "Ministry of Crab". ( Ask me more details)

Sightseeing

Temple in Mount Lavinia close to the vacation rental.
Dharmarama Temple
Sri Dharmarama Road
Temple in Mount Lavinia close to the vacation rental.
Amazing beach with the whole strip giving you the best sunset views between 6- 6:30pm. There's life guards available. Packed with locals on weekends.
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Mount Lavinia Beach
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Amazing beach with the whole strip giving you the best sunset views between 6- 6:30pm. There's life guards available. Packed with locals on weekends.
Lots of historic stuff to see here. 10 minute drive from the vacation rental.
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Sri Lankan ilmavoimamuseo
Ratmalana
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Lots of historic stuff to see here. 10 minute drive from the vacation rental.
If you love Elephants this is the place to go!
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Elojen orpokoti - Pinnawala
B199
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If you love Elephants this is the place to go!
A temple in Colombo you can visit to get a taste of the lankan culture. Interesting place.
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Gangaramaya-temppeli
61 Sri Jinarathana Rd
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A temple in Colombo you can visit to get a taste of the lankan culture. Interesting place.
Some old architecture and a playground. I really don't see the hype about this place but it's supposed to be touristic.
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Itsenäisyysaukio
7 Independence Avenue
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Some old architecture and a playground. I really don't see the hype about this place but it's supposed to be touristic.

Tattoo Parlour

One of the best spots in the city to get a good tattoo to remember the paradise island after you leave.
Tattoo Paradise
224 1/1 Galle Rd
One of the best spots in the city to get a good tattoo to remember the paradise island after you leave.

Turtle Hatchery

You can see turtles here. duh!!! xD jokes apart.. most places like this just bring turtle eggs from the original laying site and separate from the mother turtle just to show off to tourists and make money but we're not sure about the details of this exact spot.
Sea Turtles Conservation Station
You can see turtles here. duh!!! xD jokes apart.. most places like this just bring turtle eggs from the original laying site and separate from the mother turtle just to show off to tourists and make money but we're not sure about the details of this exact spot.
Experience the true local market vibe here! You can pretty much find anything around Pettah and dont forget to bargain!!! :)
1st Cross Street
1st Cross Street
Experience the true local market vibe here! You can pretty much find anything around Pettah and dont forget to bargain!!! :)

Kaupunkia koskevat ohjeet

Liikkuminen

Tuk Tuks are the most convenient way to get around.

Download the Pickme Or Uber an order a ride to the house so you wont get ripped off. If you have hail a tuk from the road make sure its a metered taxi.
Mitä kannattaa pakata mukaan

Dehiwlala Mount Lavinia is home to a lot of mosquitos

Better pack some mosquito repellent spray or cream or buy some from a super market.
Tapoja säästää

Let me help you out.

As your host, I can introduce you to the local customs and ways of getting things done so that you don't spend unnecessarily. May it be food, transport, shopping, partying or swinging some dope (jokes) ill help you have the best time possible in Colombo.
Tätä ei kannata jättää väliin

A trekking trip in Ella

Ella is a beautiful hill country town with lots of cool cafes and tourists. The weather is cool and amazing with just the right vibes for you to chill and forget all the worries in the world. I can reccomend some places there. Just ask.
Tätä ei kannata jättää väliin

Surfing and all the beachy, tropical stuff down south

Plenty of superb beaches to catch a surf wave here, and amazing restaurants and culture with the best of tropical island vibes