Colombo Map, Sri Lanka

Colombo Travel Guide

As per the census of year 2000, the population for the city of Colombo was around 650000 inhabitants. Out of this total population, around 42 percent inhabitants are Sinhalese, 29 percent are Tamils, around 24 percent are Moors, and rests are various other ethnic groups. Due to the huge population, the city of Colombo was ranked as the most populated city in the country of Sri Lanka. read more

Colombo Nightlife

On the ground floor, you can enjoy the facilities the Clancy’s bar offers and on the first floor you can enjoy the facilities the Shooter’s Pool Hall offers. Clancy’s bay is a few years older but it was recently renovated thus bringing back its old charm. Various food items in Clancy’s are totally Irish with the touch of local culture thus offering you cuisines which you will surely not get in the rest of the... read more

Colombo Sightseeing

Another important tourist hot spot in the city of Colombo is Galle Face Green Promenade which has become very famous in last couple of years due to the awesome atmosphere it provides to its locals. This promenade is famous due to the abundant palm trees lined along its coast, and the 1 mile long stretch of this promenade, which makes it large enough for almost everyone who visits it. This happens to be the heart of the... read more

Colombo History

The history of Colombo dates back to over 2000 years as it was very famous amongst different Chinese, Arab, and Roman traders as the city of Colombo had its own natural harbor. This island was called as Kalanpu in 14th century when the famous traveler named lbn Batuta visited it. It was in the 8th century when various Arabian Muslims started to enter this city with the prime target of making money by performing... read more