Cosmopolitan Colombo, door to the wonder of Sri Lanka, flaunts a rich colonial heritage, including a mixture of races, religions and societies. A city of contrasts, it is both a varied blend of shiny hotels and swanky office blocks, adjoining wonderful red-tiled colonial-era buildings. Sprawling, bustling road markets overflow with fragrant spices, colourful silks, cotton and fresh fruit and vegetables. Find Colombo's multi-ethnic legacy with chapels, mosques and temples congregating on the same roads, and visit famous destinations including Fort Station, the Red Mosque, and the Khan clock tower. Dive into Colombo's tempting street food, and submerge yourself in the sights, sounds and fragrances of the whirling Pettah Bazaar. This seaside city offers exciting adventures, experiences and places to visit. Have a great time on an exciting tuk-tuk ride around the city, relish high tea at a splendid colonial-style hotel overlooking the pristine and blue ocean, and play a round of golf on scenic green courses. A shopper's heaven, perfect boutiques feature international brands, and g shops offer beautiful local art and textured fabrics.
Tourist attractions in Colombo
Visit Old Dutch Hospital dating back to the Dutch colonial era, currently is a lively eating and shopping stop. Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, Mount Lavinia Beach, Colombo National Museum, Viharamahadevi Park, Dutch Period Museum, Wolvendaal Church, Kathiresan Kovil that includes the yearly chariot celebration, and the Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple, embellished with awesome glamour. The popular Galle Road along the south-west coast is a neon pathway outlined with shops and buildings, just a short distance from the Indian Ocean.
Things to do in Colombo
An unbelievably energizing, thrilling way to explore the real rustic city is in a tuk-tuk. You can keep some sports time also and play a round of golf at the Royal Colombo Golf Club. Entice your taste buds with Colombo's most scrumptious fast food kottu roti, containing finely slashed flatbread cooked on a hot skillet with vegetables, eggs and meat of your choice.
Airport in Colombo
Colombo International Airport or Bandaranaike International Airport located in Negombo is named after former Prime Minister S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike.
- Airport address: Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake 11450, Sri Lanka
- Airport IATA code: CMB