Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka – and it’s a place many travelers tend to avoid when traveling around Sri Lanka. Because we had to get a visa extension, we spent our first three days in Sri Lanka in Colombo. If you want to see how we spent our first day in Sri Lanka and how we got from the airport to the city for only one dollar, make sure to check out this post as well. Colombo turned out to be a positive surprise, and we actually really enjoyed our time in the capital. On our second day, we explored a lot of the city – including three must-see places in Colombo, so if you have or day or two in the city and you’re wondering what to do in Colombo, keep on reading – and make sure to watch the video. GANGARAMAYA TEMPLE We met a local guy who recommend Gangaramaya Temple, one of the most important temples in Colombo. Gangaramaya Temple is a mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian and Chinese Architecture, and we’ve never seen anything like it. Is it a museum, is it a temple, is it an antique shop? Who can tell? It’s […]
