Anyone know: is Pettah worth a stop on a 10-day Sri Lanka itinerary?

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Mila A.201 rep

Trying not to overstuff the trip. Keep seeing Pettah on blogs. Skip or keep?

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For a first trip, one night in Pettah is enough if you're mainly passing through; two if the area is the point (walkable town, early start, or a park gate). Don't collect stamps — collect sane days.

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Imesh Herath209 rep

We gave Pettah two nights once and used the second morning properly. One night felt like unpack/repack.

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Ivy Kowalski114 rep

If you're tired, stay nearer the bus stand / town centre in Pettah and skip chasing a perfect sunset. Pull cash in Colombo, Kandy, or Galle first — cards are a maybe. Locals will tell you if a ticket is counter-only.

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