Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital city is arguably the most popular tourist destination of the island. The port city has a rich heritage, offering a merge of eras, potpourri of races, religions and cultures. Despite its small size, Colombo offers a varying selection of heritage sites, tourist attractions, delightful options of dining, shopping, entertainment and many cherished experiences.
The coastal city has a rich colonial heritage, and also some very scenic and popular attractions. Without doubt it is a beautiful place to spend a couple of days just relaxing, indulging in the local food, and leisure activities. A good collection of tourist attractions serves the purpose of sightseeing exploring the city and having a great time. The must-visit places include the Galle Face Green, the Beira Lake, and the Viharamahadevi Park, which are popular for nature-outing, picnics and also for you to spend some quality time with your loved one. The many structures from the colonial period and early history in Colombo are witness to the changing times are the treasures of today. Many of the structures have been transformed into museums that are definitely the highlights of the city. The Dutch Museum was formerly the residence of the Dutch Governor of Ceylon, the Maritime Museum, once and a Dutch prison. The many Buddhist temples in the city and country are simply some of the most beautiful sights. The, the most famous of these being the Gangaramaya, and the Kelaniya Raj Maha Vihara.
Besides sightseeing, Colombo offers amazing shopping, dining, entertainment and more. Shop for local handlooms. Indulge in the mouth-watering taste of a variety of sea foods and local cuisine. The best experiences include a fun tuk tuk ride, a visit to the bustling market, taste of street food, a round of golf or high tea at one of the colonial-style hotels overlooking the Indian Ocean. The capital city is the getaway to tourist places of Sri Lanka. Arrive at the airport and plan your holidays anywhere in the island country.
How To Get There
By Air
Bandaranaike International airport located in Katunayake is about an hour’s drive away from Colombo. It is the only one in Sri Lanka connected with flights from all over the world.