Kelaniya Temple visit and late night street food at Aluthkade
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It is a brilliant itinerary! Kelaniya is incredibly peaceful at sunset with the oil lamps lit. After changing into club clothes, head to Aluthkade Street in Pettah. You absolutely must try the spicy beef marrow soup and a massive chicken cheese kottu. The clubs in Colombo 7 do not get busy until 11:30 PM anyway, so taking your time to eat street food is perfect.
Aluthkade is absolute chaos in the best way possible. Grab a falooda drink to cool down your mouth after the spicy beef soup.
Remember the dress code for Kelaniya! Even if you are going partying right after, you cannot enter the temple in shorts or club tops. Bring a sarong and a shawl.
Scam Watch: colombo
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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