Colombo Hotels & Colombo District Travel Guide

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Let’s see what we can do in Colombo. Colombo is a major city in Western Province. The Main things in the Colombo District are Colombo Fort Station, Colombo Campus, Public Library, Apartments, National Hospital, and Dockyard. 

Colombo Postal Codes.

1. Colombo 01 00100

2. Colombo 02 00200

3. Colombo 03 00300

4. Colombo 04 00400

5. Colombo 05 00500

6. Colombo 06 00600

7. Colombo 07 00700

8. Colombo 08 00800

9. Colombo 09 00900

10. Colombo 10 01000

11. Colombo 11 01100

12. Colombo 12 01200

13. Colombo 13 01300

14. Colombo 14 01400

15. Colombo 15 01500

Colombo has a variety of Colombo hotels and accommodation options, from affordable guest houses to luxury resorts. You can book Colombo hotels from hotelexpress.lk, and also check out Colombo tours. So let’s continue, best tour guide.

Colombo Weather.

The Colombo District of Sri Lanka experiences a maximum temperature of 30–33°C (86–91°F) and a minimum temperature of 24–27°C (75–81°F) throughout the year. The average annual rainfall is 2,500–2,600mm. The southwest monsoon, from May to June, often exceeds 300mm per month, while the northeast monsoon, from October to November, is about 355–395mm per month. There is a moderate wind speed throughout the year.

Places to Visit in Colombo.

Colombo offers numerous historical, natural, and scenic attractions for tourists to explore. Let’s see what there is to see in Colombo's beautiful places.

1. Gangarama Temple.

        Gangaramaya was founded in the 19th century by the Hikkaduwa Sri Sumangala Maha Thero. This is one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in Colombo. The architecture of the temple is a blend of Sri Lankan, Chinese, Thai, Burmese, and many other artistic styles. It is very impressive as it is decorated with beautiful designs and gold decorations. The temple grounds are a collection of elements such as beautiful statues of lions, nymphs, and Chinese vases artistically placed throughout the area, intricate wood carvings depicting elephants and swans decorating the doors, pastel paintings on the ceiling, a stepped wall decorated with stone statues of Buddha and stupas, a Bodhi tre,e and a coral-white stupa courtyard. The museum here also houses a large collection of Buddha statues from different parts of the world, sculptures of Hindu gods, old clocks, Dutch coins, and many antique collections. This is a place you must visit.

2. National Museum of Colombo.

        The construction of the museum was started in 1873 by the British Governor of Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Sir William Henry Gregory, and was completed in 1876. It was opened to the public on 1 January 1877. The museum houses a collection of over 100,000 exhibits, covering a wide range of artefacts from ancient times to the modern era. The museum is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm every day, except Fridays and public holidays.

3. Seema Malakaya.

        The Seema Malaka, which is part of the Gangaramaya Viharaya in Colombo, was built in the early 19th century after the original design gradually sank into the Beira Lake and was renovated and completed in 1979 by the renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa. This Seema Malaka consists of three platforms. A Bodhi branch taken from the Sri Maha Bodhi has been planted. This Seema Malaka, which is made up of numerous seated Buddha statues in various mudras and small chambers dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, Kataragama, and Gana gods, is a place that brings peace to the eyes and the mind.

4. Colombo Lotus Tower.

        The Lotus Tower, located on the banks of the scenic Beira Lake, was opened to the public in 2019. It is the tallest tower in South Asia and the 19th tallest tower globally. It is 350 meters tall and consists of 17 floors. The tower houses a television tower, a hotel, a telecommunications museum, restaurants, an auditorium, an observation deck, a shopping mall, and a conference center. At night, the tower is illuminated and adds beauty to the city of Colombo. The Lotus Tower is a place to go to have fun, eat delicious food, and see the city of Colombo from one place.

5. Galle Face Green.

       Galle Face Green, a 5-hectare grassy area along Galle Road in the Colombo Fort area, is the city's most popular recreational venue. Horse racing, golf, rugby, and cricket matches have been held here in the 19th century. Since Galle Face Stadium is a place where the sun shines, everyone, regardless of race or religion, comes here to relax and have fun. Kite flying competitions are also held here due to the prevailing winds at this location. 

6. Pettah Floating Market. 

        The Pettah Floating Market in Sri Lanka is a shopping complex located on Bastion Road in Pettah, Colombo. It features a unique architecture with wooden walkways and floating platforms. The market consists of 92 stalls. Some of the stalls are located on boats in the Beira Lake. These stalls offer local products, handicrafts, clothing, spices, street food, souvenirs, and fresh produce. There is no entrance fee to the market. There is also a designated parking area near the market.

7. Attidiya Bird Sanctuary.

        On 2 July 1990, the 372-hectare wetland in the Colombo District was declared a bird sanctuary under the Department of Wildlife Conservation. About 71 species of butterflies and 166 species of birds live in the wetland, of which about 20 are migratory birds. We can see endemic birds such as the Gira Malitta, Heen Kotorua, Kitala, Cat Sera, and Lake Cuckoo and Brown-headed Marabou Stork, as well as migratory birds such as the Titmouse, Grass Hummingbird, and Purple-bellied Toad. The Bolgoda Lake here is home to several local fish species such as Hanga, Cotton Moon, Kawai, Lula and Mud Crab as well as several invasive exotic fish species such as Tilapia, Welgurami and Straw Fish and plants such as Mangroves like Bull Grass, Aquatic Plants like Salvinia, Japanese Potato, Hydrangea, Lotus-like Flowers, Water Lilies, Oulu, Water Cabbage, Water Habarala etc. If you are a nature lover, you must visit this place, and this place is also a good place for photographers.

8. Dehiwala Zoo.

      The Dehiwala Zoo in Sri Lanka was established in 1936 and was permanently established on 1 July 1936. It is one of the oldest zoos in Asia and covers an area of 10.1 hectares. It is home to over 2500 animals, including 72 mammals, 65 birds, 31 reptiles, 89 fish species, 3 amphibian species, and 30 butterfly species. The zoo offers elephant shows and feeding of animals such as giraffes and elephants. 

9. Mount Lavinia Beach.

        Mount Lavinia Beach in Colombo is a popular destination for locals and tourists. This beach offers recreational activities such as swimming in the calm waters, jet skiing, banana boat rides, windsurfing, and paddleboarding. It is a golden sandy beach and is the perfect place to relax and watch the stunning sunrise and sunset. You can also enjoy delicious seafood at the various restaurants and cafes located near this beach.

10. Port City.

        Colombo Port City, Sri Lanka, is a new city built on a 26-hectare land reclaimed from the sea. The aim of creating Colombo Port City is to attract international investment to Sri Lanka and establish it as a world-class business, financial, and lifestyle center. It will include housing, offices, healthcare, educational facilities, retail, hotels, and entertainment venues. It was opened to the public in 2022.

 Colombo visiting Places.

• Island:

        Slave Island, Crow Island Beach Park

• Lake:

        Beira Lake

• Historical Places:

        Gangarama Temple, Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Seema Malakaya, Wolvendaal Church, St.Anthony’s Church, Old Dutch Hospital, Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam, Ashokaramaya Buddhist Temple, St.Lucia’s Cathedral, Shri Ponnambalawaneswaram Kovil, Sambodhi Chaithya

• Beach:

        Galle Face, Wallawatta Beach, Mount Lavinia Beach, Dehiwala Beach

• Casino:

         Bellagio Casino, Bally’s Casino

• Sanctuary:

        Attidiya Bird Sanctuary

• Leisure:

        Pettah Floating Market, Dehiwala Zoo, Leisure World, Royal Colombo Golf Club, Colombo Port City, Diyatha Uyana

• Museum: 

        National Museum of Colombo, Dutch Period Museum, Traditional Puppet Art Museum, Colombo Port Maritime Museum

• Parks and Gardens:

        Viharamahadevi Park, Beddagana Wetland Park, Seethawaka Botanical Garden

• Lighthouse:

        Old Galle Buck Lighthouse

• Shopping Malls:

         One Galle Face Mall, Colombo City Center, Marino Mall, Majestic City Bambalapitiya, Havelock City Mall, Liberty Plaza, City of Dreams

• Towers:

        Colombo Lotus Tower, Khan Clock Tower

• Others:

        Independence Memorial Hall,  Old Parliament Building, Pettah/Manning Market, World Trade Center, Old City Hall, Sri Lanka Planetarium, National Art Gallery, Nelum Pokuna 

Cities in Colombo.

1. Colombo 01

• Fort

2. Colombo 02

• Slave Island

• Union Place

3. Colombo 03

• Kollupitiya

4. Colombo 04

• Bambalapitiya

5. Colombo 05

• Havelock Town

• Kirulapane (North)

• Narahenpita

6. Colombo 06

• Wellawatta

• Pamankada

• Kirulapane (South)

7. Colombo 07

• Cinnamon Gardens (Kuruduwatta)

8. Colombo 08

• Borella

9. Colombo 09

• Dematagoda

10. Colombo 10

• Maradana

• Panchikawatta

11. Colombo 11

• Pettah

12. Colombo 12

• Hulftsdrop

13. Colombo 13

• Kotahena

• Bloemendhal

• Kochchikade

14. Colombo 14

• Grandpass

15. Colombo 15

• Modara

• Mattakkuliya

• Madampitiya

Are you ready to visit the Colombo District ?

Although there are several things to do in the Colombo District, your involvement in such an activity during your visit to the Colombo District will surely become an unforgettable experience for a lifetime.