About Colombo
Colombo is located in Sri Lanka. It is the commercial capital of the country. It is also the most populous city here. The financial hub of Sri Lanka, Colombo offers a good lifestyle. Tourism contributes substantially to its economy.
Tourist attractions of Colombo
Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Viharamahadevi Park, Independence Memorial Hall, Dutch Period Museum, Pettah Manning Market, Beira Lake, National Museum of Colombo, Jami Ul Alfar Mosque, Arugam Bay Beach, Seema Malaka, Pettah Floating Market, Attidiya Bird Sanctuary, St. Anthony’s Church, Dehiwala Zoo, Traditional Puppet Art Museum, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara and Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil and Old Galle Buck Lighthouse are the top attractions of Colombo.
Things to do in Colombo
One must begin the tour by exploring the sprawling Galle Face Green. The splendid Beira Lake must be visited to spend some tranquil moments in the lap of nature. The ancient Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil must be visited to witness its architectural brilliance and also to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha and Shibu. The Jami Ul Alfar Mosque is also a must visit. Shopping enthusiasts must head to Colombo’s Pettah Market. Viharamahadevi Park, Independence Memorial Hall, Dutch Period Museum, Traditional Puppet Art Museum and Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara are also worth a visit.
It is a good idea to book an open deck transport for sightseeing in Colombo. This transport provided by Sri Lankan Tourism Development Authority gives a tour of the top tourist attractions of the city at a cost-effective price.
Airport in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport, also known as Katunayake Airport, is administered by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. Named after Sri Lanka’s former Prime Minister S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike, it is the hub of Sri Lankan Airlines.
- Airport Address : Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake 11450, Sri Lanka
- Airport IATA code : CMB