Back on the road again, we left Galle Fort at 6:00 pm and arrived in Colombo at 8:30 pm, approximately 130 km, and we covered in about 2.5 hours. Koshala, my guide from Genuine Srilankans, drove me around in Sri Lanka for the last 3 days. By now, he is well aware of my interest. So, he did not spend much time thinking; instead, he decided to show me the faces of Colombo at night. I had plenty of time before my flight departed from Colombo airport at 2:00 am for Bangkok.
We drove by the beautifully illuminated Lotus Theater Complex and couldn’t miss the Exhibition & Convention center; some kind of event was happening.
Perfect timing for me as Colombo traffic has already died down, but still plenty of activities happening all over the city. I saw people still jogging around Independence Memorial Hall, Arcade Independence Square was busy with enthusiastic shoppers, and Galle Face Green could not be more vibrant.
Tour The Independence Memorial Hall
Independence Memorial is a beautiful stone building surrounded by gardens located at Colombo 7. This hall is based on the architecture of the Audience Hall (ague Maduwa) located in Kandy. The column and pilers are decorated with traditional Sri Lankan designs, and statues of lions are placed around the building. This is a great place to visit during the evening for a peaceful walk and understand Sri Lankan history.
Visit Galle Face Green
At night it was not clear to me how beautiful the beach was, but the long stretch of green lawn next to the beach was definitely a perfect peaceful place to be in the evening—walking down the promenade along the beach when evening air blowing was relaxing. There were also a lot of food vendors around the area, selling street foods, especially those items that are specialty snacks for the locals.
Looking at that colorful food, I was tempted to try some spicy shrimp patties, Kebabs (meat on a stick), but I just gave up the idea due to my sensitive stomach condition.
Where to stay in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Granbell Hotel Colombo
Located in Colombo, a few steps from Kollupitiya Beach, Granbell Hotel Colombo has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center, and a terrace. At Granbell Hotel Colombo, the rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower. In addition, the accommodation offers an à la carte or continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near Granbell Hotel Colombo include Bambalapitiya Beach, Galle Face Beach, and Bambalapitiya Railway Station. The nearest airport is Ratmalana International Airport, 7.5 miles from the hotel.
Hotel MaRadha Colombo
Located in Colombo, a few steps from Bambalapitiya Beach, Hotel MaRadha Colombo has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center, and a terrace. In addition, this 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service, and free WiFi. The area is famous for cycling, and bike rental is available at this 4-star hotel. Popular points of interest near Hotel MaRadha Colombo include Milagiriya Beach, Kollupitiya Beach, and Bambalapitiya Railway Station. The nearest airport is Ratmalana International Airport, 6.2 miles from the hotel.
My Opinion and Last Word
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