Shopping in Colombo - A Veritable Bonanza!

Sri Lanka is an island offering a host of activities for the discerning travelers. Known for its competitive prices from accommodation, dining and shopping, Colombo is an ideal starting point for a holiday to Sri Lanka.

Shopping in Colombo is a pleasant experience. The streets are lined with vendors plying their wares in the name of sport and casual shopping. But watch out; good deals are not guaranteed and they are best to try on your own.

Your choice of Colombo accommodation is wide ranging from plush hotels to local guesthouses and backpacker lodges. You may even choose to stay in a tree house built from reconstituted coconut rather than plastic.

Shopping is good in Colombo, varied and exciting. You can go to Galeria where you will find the usual range of shops, a highlight being the traditional Nakoda division, one of the oldest in Asia.

Other places of interest in Colombo apart from the hotels include the Silverplex, an art gallery, opened in an old sugar plantation. Your trip to Colombo would not be complete without calling in on the Bambolim Zoo.

It is a well known tourist attraction that brings the wildlife of Sri Lanka to life. The park also houses the unique dusky leaf leopard that has been a long standing resident in the area.

The Mall Road is the area of Hermanus that is considered to be a center of art and culture. stores and restaurants are interspersed with ethnic and crafts shops.

The area boasts of a host of Colombo souvenirs and antiques to buy and a host of Colombo accommodation that ranges from tree houses to elegant hotels.

Colombo is a backpackers paradise. A welcoming climate, a lively and cosmopolitan city, enchanting restaurants and an ever present sense of heritage, make Colombo a favored location and a Top escorted destination.

As Asia's oldest and largest inclusive destination, Colombo is an assured favorite among seasoned travelers seeking some of Asia's best hidden secrets.

In India, the capital of Kerala is known for its warm hospitality and charm. The city of Colombo is said to have the spirit of a thousand temples.

Colombo is also in the process of acquiring world heritage status, for which every new day brings forth a new adventure.

If you have enough time to spend and are an adventure aficionado, you can surely visit the twin hill stations of Rangam and Vinayakumari. Apart from the serenity and the adventure of the region, you can witness the hill stations in the company of an au pair or travel agent.

You can go on a ranch vacation in the Western Ghats and be part of a ranching experience in Germany. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, you may opt for the amazing Ranthambore National Park in India.

India may be justly proud of hosting cultural events like the Commonwealth Games in 2010 as well as theueague opening festivities in February 2011.

Hosteling International, the world's first travel network for open houses, will hold its first ever event in Colombo, iphuskadweera. The event is to celebrate the opening of a new era for the hosts - sustainable tourism that will allow Colombo's historic district and religious monuments to thrive.

Only few kilometers away from Colombo CBD is Kandy. The capital of the Island nation, Kandy is steeped in historical heritage and is without a doubt the epitome of the British plus Australian heritage that is so prevalent in the country.

The Bronze Age settlement in Kandy is a bread to breakfast for the British when they had landed in the island. The association of the island with such prominent personalities suggests that the future of British rule on the island will be glorious indeed.

The association of Kandy with Sir newest Prime Minister, J.F. Mitchell, also suggests the stability of the finances of the island.

The tourism industry was kick start by the British when they selection Kandy as a holiday destination. It was also the chosen location for the Expo inunctions in 2000.

These Expo events are very important as they highlight thietane and history of the place.

If you are a foodie, you will definitely love the place. There are a large number of restaurants in the city. You can choose from the restaurants at the Waterfront, or the G.C. Kapitan Kourse built especially for the event.

Built exclusively for the occasion, the Phaunsaugunt is the largest performing arts Centre in Sri Lanka. hosting nearly 500 performances, there is a lot for you to explore.

It presents a unique jewelry making opportunity, fashion shows, agricultural exhibitions and local foods. Your travel to Sri Lanka would remain incomplete if you did not watch the Crown Jewels of Africa.