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Sri Lanka - Colombo (Chapter)
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11th Edition
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August 2009
27 pp
This is the Colombo chapter from Lonely Planet's Sri Lanka guidebook.
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Colombo is one helluva wild ride! Admittedly, it doesn't embody the usual paradisaical island image of Sri Lanka, but it's got sensory overload and colourful big-city chaos to spare. Cosmopolitan shops, cafes and galleries vie with bustling markets and colonial history to keep you captivated.
- maps
- dive into the madness of Pettah, where you can haggle for everything from jackfruit to gold necklaces
- transport
- accommodation
- restaurants
- take a stroll through Sri Lanka's history in the remarkable National Museum
Coverage includes: History, Sights, Activities, Festivals & Events, Eating, Drinking, Entertainment, Shopping.
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