Colombo

Best time to visit

The best months to visit Colombo are December to February.

Places to visit

Gangaramaya Temple

Fort District

Independence Square

Colombo National Art Gallery

Mount Lavinia Beach

Tips for travellers

Treat your taste buds to an explosion of flavours with a food tour through Colombo, sampling mouthwatering dishes like string hoppers with spicy curries, crispy egg rotis, and delectable seafood delights.

About Colombo

Colombo is the executive and judicial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. According to the Brookings Institution, the Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the Municipality. It is the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination.