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Pettah Market – Colombo Town Hall loop from University of Colombo

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Pettah Market – Colombo Town Hall loop from University of Colombo

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Pettah Market – Colombo Town Hall loop from University of Colombo

04:04

15.9km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Bus stop

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6.00 km

Pettah Market

Highlight • Structure

Large market hall for fruit and vegetables. Lots of little stalls and hustle and bustle.

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6.17 km

Among Colombo's little-known historical monuments is the large Gothic church-like mansion in the old business district of Pettah. People, both locals and tourists, walk past it without thinking about what …

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Sammangodu Sri Kathirvelayutha Swamy Temple

Highlight • Religious Site

Pretty Hindu temple with beautiful sculptures, deities and a kovil (shrine).

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6.90 km

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

Highlight • Religious Site

A wonderful photo opportunity is the Jami ul Alfar Mosque. The mosque was built in 1909 and with its white and red pattern it would be the star in Legoland. Take off your shoes for a visit.

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7.22 km

Pettah Market District

Highlight • Settlement

The streets are packed with stalls and there is something different to discover on every corner. As a tourist you will definitely be looked at with great interest here.

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8.81 km