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A Family Getaway to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is indeed a great country for you to have your family vacation with your kids. They’ll have many things to explore and they’ll also love being with the locals who are extremely friendly.

Enjoy the beaches
Being an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is a paradise for those who love beach escapes. Kids can try out surfing, swimming, and various other water sports safely and peacefully.

The modern charm
If you stay at a city hotel in Colombo the likes of Mandarina Colombo Hotel, the modern charms in the metropolitan city of Colombo are all yours to enjoy. Starting from the Galle Face Green, Colombo has many interesting places such as Gangaramaya Temple and Colombo Fort at which kids can have some new experiences.

Explore the unique culture
Sri Lanka is a country with a highly diversified culture. If you visit the ancient city of Kandy, you can explore a unique culture here, anda completely different culture compared to that in Galle.

Visit the ancient sites
It’s a known fact that Sri Lanka is a country with a history that dates back to more than 2500 years. Cities like Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa are some ancient sites that you should not forget to visit when you are in this amazing destination.

Places to visit in Colombo, Sri Lanka

With crowds of buzzing people and vehicles moving in a huge rush, Colombo- the commercial capital of Sri Lanka is an ever-busy city. Have you explored some of these iconic places in this metropolitan city?

Galle Face Green Promenade
From any city hotel in Colombo, the Galle Face Green Promenade cannot be too far for an evening walk. If your kids are with you, take them too as they will love a kite flying session here, and also to enjoy some amazing street food.

Dehiwala Zoo
It’s the National Zoo of Sri Lanka spanning across 24 acres of land. If you are spending a family vacation at a hotel such as Mandarina Colombo Hotel, visit the zoo with your kids because they will simply love the birds, fish, reptiles, and other animals that you will find there.

National Museum
Sri Lanka is a country with a proud history. So, if you want to know some interesting facts about it, the best place to head to is the National Museum of Sri Lanka. It is a huge white painted building that has been constructed in 1877.

Viharamahadevi Park
Victoria Park was its old name and now is called the Viharamahadevi Park. It also has a kiddies’ zone where children can play, while you have a leisurely walk around the park.