Are there any safe running paths around Beira Lake in Colombo.
2 Answers from travellers
Yes the southern and eastern edges of Beira Lake specifically near the Seema Malaka temple and the Colombo City Centre mall feature brilliantly paved wide pedestrian walkways that are perfectly safe and highly popular for early morning jogging.
However avoid running in the late afternoon. The water quality in the lake is heavily polluted and when the midday sun heats the water it frequently releases a very strong unpleasant odor that makes heavy breathing during exercise quite uncomfortable.
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Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.
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