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City Overview :

Colombo is the largest city and former capital of Sri Lanka. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, the capital. Colombo is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life. Colombo's geography is a mix of land and water. The city has many canals and, in the heart of the city, the Beira Lake. The lake is one of the most distinctive landmarks of Colombo, and was used for centuries by colonists to defend the city.
The main city is home to a majority of the Sri Lanka's corporate offices, restaurants and entertainment venues. Famous landmarks in Colombo include the Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park as well as the National Museum.

Fast Facts :

Languages :

Sinhala, Tamil, English.

Climate :

Sri Lanka has typically tropical climate. There are no marked seasons. The weather in plains and the coastal areas is hot and humid with an average mean temperature of 27° C. Relative Humidity varies from 70% during the day to 90% at night. The cooling sea breeze moderates the temperature. The hills are cool and pleasant with an average mean temperature of around 20° C.

What to See

Colombo is the commercial and financial center of Sri Lanka. A bustling metropolis, the city is an attractive blend of old and new. It has the lazy charm of the bygone era combined with the verve and vivaciousness of a modern city. There are many places to visit in Colombo such as Zoological Gardens, Pettah, The Viharamahadevi Park, Wolvendaal Church, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Mount Lavinia, Galle Face Green, Dehiwala Zoo, and much more.

Getting There :

By Air :

Bandaranaike International Airport serves the city for all International flights while the Ratmalana Airport serves all local flights.

Moving in and around :

By Train :

Train transport within the city is limited since most trains are meant for transport to and from the city rather than within the city and are often overcrowded. However the Central Bus Stand and Fort Railway Station functions as the islands primary hub for bus and rail transport respectively.

By Bus :

Colombo has an extensive public transport system based on buses. The bus service is operated both by private and government own Sri Lanka Transport Board.

Where to Stay :

Colombo has a range of hotels that include budget hotels, star cateogory hotels. There are various choice of Colombo hotel packages at discount prices. For the budget travelers there are a number of Colombo ecomomy hotels. Find your perfect accommodations and book online Colombo hotels