If the wildness and beauty gets too much (we get it, it does sometimes happen!) simply retire to the comfortable confines of Colombo where a host of modern delights await your attention. Shop in the city’s slick new malls, quaint old markets, specialist boutiques and antique stores for anything and everything that fulfills your current consumer fetishes. Some of the most popular things to take away include fine handloom garments, gems and jewellery, teas and spices and other exquisite local products.