Most visitors would take their first step into this magical country through the international airport just outside Colombo, and it thus makes perfect sense that we start off this series with Colombo.<\/p>\n
Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka, and undoubtedly the financial and commercial centre of the country. Visitors who arrive in Sri Lanka dreaming of leopards and elephants roaming wild and free on the plains may be in for a shock when their first glimpse of Sri Lanka is that of a sprawling metropolis, bustling with people and city life.<\/p>\n
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Whilst Sri Lanka truly boasts some of the most astounding natural beauty in the world, it is definitely unfair to dismiss Colombo as an exciting attraction as well. Colombo is a port city with a rich colonial heritage and far-reaching historical roots. Modern buildings rub shoulders with colonial ones, and the city is also a mish mash of different cultures and religions. The sleek cosmopolitan bars, high-end shopping and fine dining of Colombo are juxtaposed against the congested streets and haphazard street bazaars that also throw themselves into the mix that is Colombo.<\/p>\n
Some interesting attractions would be:<\/p>\n