Meoweler
Sri Lanka

Colombo / Serendipitous Smiles, Spice, and Stories

MeowScore 😾67/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😾
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

January

Sunny beaches and great weather🌴🌞

🏖️
january

Visit Colombo for sunny weather and beaches!🌴

🎊
february

Celebrate Independence Day with Colombo locals.🎉

🎓
march

Explore Colombo's culture and history in pleasant weather.🕌

🍲
april

Watch traditional New Year festivities and enjoy the food.🎂

☔
may

Experience the monsoon season's lush green scenery.🌿

🎆
june

Join in the Vesak Festival celebrations.🕯️

🎵
july

Attend the Colombo Jazz Festival.🎶

🌞
august

Enjoy the good weather and visit the Galle Face Green.🏞️

🪁
september

Attend the Kite Festival and watch colorful kites flying.🪁

🍗
october

Take part in the Colombo Street Food Festival.🍔

💡
november

Experience Deepavali, the festival of lights.🪔

🎁
december

Shop for local handicrafts and enjoy the cool weather.🛍️

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

🤑

The economical situation in Colombo is moderate for tourists with prices varying from very cheap to expensive depending on the area and type of establishment.

For a budget-friendly shopping experience, visit Pettah market or try haggling at street vendors. Look out for happy hour deals at bars and restaurants.

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

city exploration, cultural sites

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

city exploration, cultural sites

Colombo is a transit point and most travelers spend a few days exploring its attractions before moving to other parts of the country.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Cash is preferred, credit card may not be accepted. Splitting the bill is common, but check first.

internet situation

good Speed

Some areas have good speed, but overall average

great Availability

Internet access is widely available

great Cellular

Good coverage across the city

Electric socket type D

Common in India. Old British standard BS 546, requires grounded receptacle, doesn't accept other plug types.

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biking hostile

Not bike-friendly

walking hostile

Heavy traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Stroll your furry paws along the litter-free sandy beaches, perfect for an elegant catwalk while getting that sun-kissed fur!

Enjoy purrfectly tasty local cuisine with exotic flavors that will send your whiskers tingling and tail flicking in delight! Meow-nificent!

Things to do

The mainstream

🌊
Mount Lavinia Beach
🏥
Old Dutch Hospital
🎨
National Museum of Colombo
🌳
Viharamahadevi Park
🙏
Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple

The mainstream

🌊
Mount Lavinia Beach

A paw-some spot for cats to soak up the sun and enjoy the ocean breeze, with golden sand, clear water and picturesque sunsets. 🌅

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🏥
Old Dutch Hospital

A historic building now converted into a shopping and dining precinct, ideal for cats with a taste for gourmet food and stylish souvenirs. 😽

Google Maps
🎨
National Museum of Colombo

A meow-velous museum displaying the culture and history of Sri Lanka, including ancient artifacts, art pieces and royal regalia. 😺

Google Maps
🌳
Viharamahadevi Park

A lush green park in the heart of the city with fountains, a beautiful lake and plenty of shade for cats looking to escape the heat. 🍃

Google Maps
🙏
Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple

A purrfect place for cats seeking peace and quiet, featuring a mix of modern and traditional architecture, beautiful gardens and a museum. 🐾

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Off the beaten path

🌊🐈🌇
Galle Face Green
🕯️👻😼
Wolvendaal Church
🛍️🌱😻
Good Market
🕉️🐱🙏
Gangaramaya Temple
🌳🍃🐾
Diyatha Uyana

Off the beaten path

🌊🐈🌇
Galle Face Green

A paw-some park overlooking the ocean, with food kiosks, street performers, and cat-tails to chase. Perfect for a sunset stroll or a cat-nap

Google Maps
🕯️👻😼
Wolvendaal Church

A cat-hedral with Dutch colonial architecture and tombstones of cat-holic saints. With a spooky vibe, it's a great cat-herdral to explore for history buffs

Google Maps
🛍️🌱😻
Good Market

A meow-rific place to shop for locally sourced, organic, and eco-friendly products. Find everything from cat treats to handmade crafts

Google Maps
🕉️🐱🙏
Gangaramaya Temple

A sacred cat-thedral with ornate architecture, a museum, and a giant Buddha statue that will have even the most aloof cat in awe

Google Maps
🌳🍃🐾
Diyatha Uyana

Cat-opia for nature lovers with a lake, walking paths, gardens, and food stalls. Purr-fect for a picnic or lazy afternoon

Google Maps

biking hostile

Not bike-friendly

walking hostile

Heavy traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Colombo's Street Food Scene

Cat travelers should truly indulge in the unique flavors of Colombo's street food scene! From freshly steamed string hoppers to spicy samosas, the food here is a perfect way to experience Sri Lanka's culinary scene. Just be careful when wandering about and avoid eating too much spicy curry!

Temples and Shrines

Colombo is home to several temples and shrines, each with its unique history and architecture. From the Gangaramaya Temple to the Seema Malaka Shrine, cat visitors can gain a new appreciation for Buddhism as they explore these stunning sites.

Beach Vibes

No trip to Colombo is complete without soaking up some sun at the nearby beaches! Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city by venturing to Mount Lavinia Beach or Negombo Beach to bask in the tranquil, turquoise waters. Just remember to bring sunscreen!

Useful external sites

lonelyplanet.com

Lonely Planet↗

Travel guide and information about Colombo and Sri Lanka

tripadvisor.com

TripAdvisor↗

Reviews and recommendations for hotels, restaurants, and attractions in Colombo

srilanka.travel

Sri Lanka Tourism↗

Official website of Sri Lanka Tourism, providing information about places to visit in Colombo and Sri Lanka

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