Colombo Travel Guide & Tips

It is recommended to carry a tourist map of Colombo so that the traveler can get a detailed look at every nook and corner of the city. With it, he can have a proper direction and guidance for reaching any tourist destination. The tourist guides are also available at hand that can not only guide the tourists to visit the major attractions in the city. The official website of Colombo tourism can also provide the tourists with a lot of help and guidance.

Stay in Colombo

Colombo can be visited all throughout the year. The months of September and June experience a lot of rainfall. This period is generally avoided by the travelers. The months of January to March have bright sunshine attracting many tourists to the Duruthu Perahera Festival that is held during that time. Although only a few tourists frequent the city during the monsoons, it is one of the greatest times to enjoy the natural beauty of the place. Being the offseason, the tourists can also get cheap deals on flights, hotels and other accommodations. November and December are probably the best time to visit the place as one can get bathed in the winter sun enjoying the sightseeing and outdoor activities.

The main airport of Sri Lanka- Bandaranaike International Airport is located at Katunayake which is 30 km north of Colombo and one gets a lot of places to visit near the airport. The travelers can enjoy the various facilities at the airport with the lounges, wi-fi and airport hotels for the ones who wish to stay overnight. It has two terminals for domestic and international flights individually.

Colombo has a rich cultural heritage and people from various religions, race and culture reside together. The Royal Colombo Golf Club has been attracting golfers for a century. The City Tour helps one to get the real charm of the place with some awesome seafood and last minute shopping as it has some of the most famous International and Designer Brands. The nightlife of Colombo with casinos and clubs are also a must try out for every traveler.

Food in Colombo

The cuisine of Sri Lanka has achieved a global popularity due to the fiery blend of rich flavors, creamy curries, unique textures, and spices. One can experience the exotic dishes in Colombo along with the street food which also attracts many. Some of the dishes that the tourists love are samosas, kottu roti, egg hoppers, seafood, Pani Pol, dal curry and woodapple.

Language and Festivals in Colombo

A number of languages are spoken in Sri Lanka and Colombo like Dravidian, Indo-Aryan. The official language of the country is Sinhalese as well as Tamil. English is also used as a means of communication. Some of the festivals that reflect the tradition and culture of Sri Lanka and are enjoyed by the tourists are Duruthu Poya, Thai Pongal, Maha Shivaratri, Mardin Poya, Good Friday, Diwali, Navarathri, Kotte Raja Maha Vihara Perahera etc.