Colombo is an ideal place to explore the entire city. The city offers the best attractions, hotels, restaurants, events and sightseeing. Colombo’s historical background dates back more than 2,000 years. The majority of the Sri Lankan population is Sinhalese, while Tamils, Muslims, Malays and other minorities are also part of the local community. Colombo has been a popular tourist destination with travelers for many decades and they frequently take flights to Colombo to explore the city and the whole country.
National Museum: It is the oldest museum in Sri Lanka. It has a huge collection of antiques and art objects to capture flights to Colombo. This is the best place to discover a history and culture of the island of about 2,500 years. Exhibits at the National Museum include; It exhibits artifacts from archaeological sites across the country and more than 4,000 ancient palm leaf manuscripts.
Zoological Garden: The Zoological Gardens, commonly known as Zoo Gardens, are a 30-acre area with a rich collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and fish that live in harmony with Nature. Those who take cheap flights to Colombo have great interest in visiting this place. Famous for its massive tree canopy and manicured garden, it caters to young and old alike. More than 1.2 million visitors pass through this zoo.
Pettah: It is an ideal place for shopping after flights to Colombo. A variety of products can be purchased at lower prices, as bargaining is a common practice here. The area was once an exclusive residential area filled with stately homes, but has now become one of the busiest areas in the city. Goods that can be purchased here include; electrical items, batteries, footwear, paraffin, textiles, handicrafts, silver and gold.
Kandy: Famous for the Temple of the Tooth and many other temples, it is the last royal capital of Sri Lanka. If you take flights to Colombo Sari Lanka during the month of July or August, you can see the parade of the golden coffins, that is, the parade of more than 50 elephants accompanied by drummers, dancers and chiefs. This is the best place to see many cultural shows in its various hotels. It is beautifully situated around a calm lake in a bowl of hills. By taking flights to Colombo from London, you can also see a good museum, the lovely Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, a bird sanctuary and an auditorium within Kandy.