The capital city of Sri Lanka, Colombo is the entry and exit point to the country. In contrast to the mainly rural countryside, Colombo boasts a wide array of dining and shopping opportunities, and a visit downtown won’t disappoint with a vast array of textiles, jewels, crafts and teas on offer. If you have time, explore the city's cultural and historical attractions by trishaw.
Nikhil
Travel Specialist
Where to go in Sri-lanka
Sri Lanka travel information
When to visit Sri Lanka
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- Time zone: +5.5 GMT
- Flight time: 10-13 hours
- Recommended airlines: Emirates, Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airlines
- Currency: Sri Lankan rupee
- Tipping guideline: Discretionary
- Health considerations: travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/204/sri-lanka
- Capital: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (administrative), Colombo (commercial)
- Population: 2.19305e+007
- National languages: Sinhalese, Tamil, English
- Electricity and plugs: Type D, M, G, 230V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good
- UK passport visa requirements: gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sri-lanka/entry-requirements
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