Quote: Laksala is the place to go if you’re keen on buying local handicrafts- it’s run by the Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board, (and they sure know what they’re about), so the range of stuff you’ll find here is the best from… Read More

Quote: A theme pub probably started off by a cricket enthusiast. It has cocktails named after fielding positions in the game. Good drinks, especially the scotch. Has a lot of cricket memorabilia - autographed bats,… Read More

Quote: Wow, great shopping experience. Excellent candles, aromatic oils, hand made soaps, face packs, clothes (bermudas, T-shirts) etc. Avoid the cutlery (go to Lanka Ceramics) and Tea (buy it from Keels or any other… Read More

Quote: Sigiriya. Biult as a safe fortress. There is an amazing climb, with steps built for the many tourists. Sigiriya seems to just rise out of the ground and has amazing views. In itself its like a massive sculpture… Read More

Quote: An Irish pub to the core, they serve both 'Whiskey' (Irish) and 'Whisky' (Scotch) with a live band playing after 9:30 pm. The deviled chicken is fiery. If you are not used to spicy food ask the waiter to tone… Read More

Quote: If you love ceramics this is the place. When we reached there, the shop was closing, but the staff took the trouble of keeping it open for us. There are coffee mugs, tea sets, dinner sets made of bone china,… Read More

Quote: Built over 25 years ago this zoo is complimented by its Botanical Gardens. The animals are kept in areas with natural surroundings: not cages (except for the big cats, where they were in cement cells) The zoo… Read More

Quote: If you love to accumulate things, then this is the place to go. You'll find everything from aromatic oils to colourful and fragrant soaps, floating candles, scented candles, candles in the shape of flowers and… Read More

Quote: If you would like to buy tea, then you should buy what the locals drink. This is the place to buy it. Buy as much tea as possible because this is the cheapest place to buy it. I picked up 1 kilo of tea (500… Read More

Quote: Four floors of clothes - shirts, trousers, bermudas, children clothes, sleep ware, etc, including brands like Arrow, Van Heusen. A good place for bargains where else can you get a Van Heusen or Arrow for under… Read More