Sri Lanka’s commercial capital is a convenient and exciting first or last top on your tour, and what better way to begin or end your trip than with a memorable meal? Browse this list of the top 10 cafés and restaurants in Colombo to find the atmosphere and cuisine that best suits you. Nuga Gama For a taste of traditional Sri Lankan cuisine, Nuga Gama is the best restaurant in Colombo. Located in Cinnamon Grand, one of the larger luxury city hotels, Nuga Gama recreates a village setting with wattle-and-daub pavilions and outdoor seating surrounded by trees. A buffet of local curries is on of ..read more

Sri Lanka is an incredibly diverse island in terms of geography, society, religion, and tradition – so it is hardly surprising that the same is true of its cuisine. From spicy seafood curries to sweet succulent tropical fruit, there are endless delicacies to try, influenced by cultures from around the globe. Discover the six best hotels in Sri Lanka for food lovers, both laidback and luxury. Horathapola Estate This four-bedroom colonial planter’s bungalow enjoys a blissful rural location just a short drive from Colombo International Airport, set beside an estate where coconuts, spices, and ..read more

Savour a spread of culture and beauty with a special Sri Lanka food tour. Food in Sri Lanka is as diverse as the country itself, influenced by traditions from across the globe. Travellers have been drawn to the island’s shores for centuries, and each brought their own cuisine to the table. Tourists on a Sri Lanka holiday can now feast on flavours from around the world in a variety of unique dishes, from simple street food snacks to complex curries rich with spices. Discover a taste of south India in the hot Jaffna crab curry. Experience lamprais, a unique lunchtime favourite influenced by Dut ..read more

Sri Lanka is a fantastic destination for a family holiday, but we know that travelling with young children can be daunting – especially if you are heading to an unfamiliar country. When it comes to holidays with young children, there are so many points to consider: the safety of the destination; travel times and transport; type of accommodation, and choice of activities – and, on top of that, ensuring time for your own rest and relaxation. Browsing through online information can be totally overwhelming as there is just so much choice, and it is hard to be confident in your decisions without t ..read more

Serendipity is the word for the gift of making happy discoveries by chance, and thus this little island was aptly dubbed “Serendib” by Marco Polo. When in Sri Lanka, you would definitely stumble upon such pleasant encounters. The island cuisine is undoubtedly one such delightful discovery that would keep you happy from your taste buds down to your toes. Vibrant, flavoursome and wholesome, Sri Lankan cuisine is a brilliant reflection of the island’s unique identity. When exploring the island, these dishes are a must try as you really cannot savour the essence of an authentic Sri Lankan experien ..read more

  Food plays a huge role in Sri Lanka, whether it’s the traditional rice and curry or the evening favourite short eats, the streets of Colombo are teeming with various cuisines. While on a walk around the city, you’re bound to come across a Chinese restaurant (with a Sri Lankan twist to it), a ‘bath kade’, which translates to rice shop, among other eateries in almost every corner, and every once in while you’ll see a restaurant that serves Jaffna styled food. “What is Jaffna?”, I hear you ask. Hold on to your fish and chips, things are about to get spicy.   Jaffna, the capital of th ..read more

by Aadil Fawme Monday Tuk Tuk Tour Explore Colombo in the most authentic way possible – by three-wheeler, or ‘tuk tuk’ as they are dubbed by the locals. Whiz through the busy streets and get the full impression of Colombo’s multicultural society, caught somewhere between past and present, and discover some of the city’s best kept secrets. Cricket Club Cafe – Colombo’s iconic sports bar, offering Western dishes and a laidback atmosphere. Tuesday Fort Guided Walk Once the landing site for colonial powers, the Fort has a colourful history and contains some of the capital’s oldest buildings and ..read more

    Sri Lankan cuisine is very distinctive, an exotic blend of tastes and aromas enriched by ethnic diversity and centuries of interaction with outside settlers, including the European colonial powers. From rice and curry – a meal with a deceptively simple name that incorporates seven separate dishes, from curries to sambols – to the ever-popular string hoppers served hawker-style on the streets, something to please everyone can be found here.   Sri Lanka has long been known for its spices, which Sri Lankan people use liberally in their dishes. Visit a spice garden and see how ..read more

  1. Surf Points     When you arrive at Arugam Bay, you will quickly realise that it is surfers paradise. Its laid-back, down-to-earth atmosphere and myriad of people wandering along the main street carrying surf boards makes that fact hard to miss. There are several surf points around the beach town, ranging from those suitable for beginners to ones which will challenge the more experienced surfer.     2. Hideaway     Red Dot Tours’ longstanding favourite accommodation in Arugam Bay, this quirky guesthouse envelops you in tranquility the moment you step th ..read more

Best of the West From October to March, the beaches on the west coast of Sri Lanka are the best. Whether you like broad strands of sand to jog along at the sea’s edge, soaring waves to surf as they splash on the shore, intimate coves for private sunbathing, or beaches lined with seafood cafés and bars, the beaches along the west coast are amazing, sunny playgrounds for visitors to Sri Lanka.   Being so close to the Equator, Sri Lanka’s seasons are not well defined, and there is no cool winter. The main difference in seasons is caused by the monsoons and it is from October to March (as the ..read more