About Place
Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls. The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history, borders sprawling Viharamahadevi Park and its giant Buddha.
Places To Visit
- Old Parliament Building
- The Central Point - Economic History Museum
- Khan Clock Tower
- Borella Kanatte Cemetery
- Beira Lake
- Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
- Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
- Viharamahadevi Park
- All Saints Church
- Galle Face Green
- Pettah
- Independence Square
- Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple
- Colombo Fort
- R. Premadasa Stadium
- National Museum Of Colombo
- Colombo Fort Railway Station
- National Zoological Gardens Of Sri Lanka
- Talangama Wetlands
- St. Anthony's Shrine
- Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple
- Shri Ponnambalawaneswaram Kovil
- Wolvendaal Church
- Independence Memorial Hall
- Colombo Swimming Club
Activities
- Explore Colombo
- Visit Wolvendaal Church
- Golfing At Royal Colombo Golf Club
- Fly Kites At Galle Face Green
- Fun At Leisure World Water Park
- Visit Independence Memorial Hall
Famous Food
- Fish Curry and Mixed Rice
- Deviled Sweet and Sour Fish Curry
- Chili Fish Curry
- Sri Lankan Dhal Curry (Parippu)
- Young Jackfruit Curry (Polos)
- Gotukola Sambol (Pennywort Salad)
- Beetroot Curry
- Vegetarian Kottu
- Egg Kottu
- Cheese Kottu
- Fried Salted Fish
- Deep Fried Chicken Fried Rice
- Egg Fried Rice
- Brinjal Eggplant (Wambatu Moju)
- Sri Lankan Chicken Curry (kukul mas curry)
Things To Buy
- Traditional Srilankan handicraft
- Ceramic
- Porcelain items
- Jewelry
- Gems
- Fresh produce
- Diamond jewelry
- Paper items
- Batik
- Artworks
- Clothes
- Homeware
- Furnishings
- Wood carvings
- Branded garments
- Cotton Clothes
- Artifacts
- Souvenirs
Shopping Area
- Lak Medura
- Noritake Lanka Porcelain Showroom
- Stone N String
- A.M. Salies Ltd
- The Good Market
- Jewel Qudsi
- Cottage Craft
- Aashkii
- Gandhara Crafts And Artifacts (Pvt) Ltd
- Lakpahana Handicraft Pvt Ltd
- The Factory Outlet
- Barefoot
- Laksala
Night Life
- Fdo's
- Lion Pub
- ZAZA Bar - Casa Colombo
- The Terrace - Mount Lavinia Hotel
- EAP Restaurant And Bar
- The Loft - Colombo Courtyard
- Coi By Vichalya
- On14 - Ozo
- Oasis Bar - Ramada Colombo
- Sky Lounge - The Kingsbury
- Rhythm And Blues
- Shamrock
- 41 Sugar
- Silk
- The Floor By O
- Pool Bar - Cinnamon Lakeside
- Voice Lounge
- Cheers Pub - Cinnamon Grand
Colombo Details
Best Time To Visit
Monsoon Period
Important Contact
- Police Control Room:
- 011-2433333 / 119
- Ambulance Service:
- 110
- Tourist Center:
- 1912
