Shopping in Colombo

Shopping in Colombo can be a whole new reason for you to visit this island country of Sri Lanka. Colombo is the place you must come to if shopping tops the priority list on your tour itinerary. Shopping in Dubai, Singapore or Hong Kong is so passé. This is the reaction you will come up with after visiting Colombo. Indulge in a shopping spree and go for all those exclusive stuffs.

If you have a fetish for clothes, accessories or shoes, Colombo has more options than you can possibly handle. The not-to-be missed shopping destinations for clothes, accessories and shoes are Odel, Mondy, Arena and Cotton Collection. Visit Odel for that total shopping experience. The amazing range of clothes, cosmetics, home ware, kitchenware, books and local craft will delight you. The sushi bar, the wine lounge and the café are good places for a quick bite and a cup of coffee. If you are in a mood to pamper yourself, visit the section piling up exotic beauty packs.

Mondy and Arena are for the exclusive and expensive shoppers. These two outlets stock up all the international labels of repute. Don't forget to check out the footwear section. Cotton Collection, Disaj and French Corner are also some of the places worth a visit.

If you want to splurge on costume jewelry, you will find the collections at Mondy and Odel really good. Try out the tribal jewelry and junk stuff that looks so chic. Pick up some nice pieces of scarves and costume jewelry from Colombo. House of Fashions is another great option for those looking for fashion stuff.

Check out the collections at Barefoot, Paradise Road Gallery, Hermitage and Suriya. They feature a wide range of candles, artifacts, souvenirs, cutlery, paintings, statues, linen, tableware and bed spreads. Barefoot is a fascinating place with its range of durries, spreads, cushions, sarongs and other such exclusive items. The one thing you must not miss is the 'reddha' which is a beautiful piece of cloth. You can do so many things with it, hang it on your window, throw it on a low sit-down arrangement or wear it like a sarong.

Paradise Road Gallery is the ultimate place for that exclusive range of home décor. There are tableware, linen, cutlery and even cinnamon and clove candles.

Suriya and Hermitage are also great places for collecting souvenirs. Favorite places of the foreigners, these shops feature amazing selections of antique artifacts.