Colombo has always been recognized as the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Over the last few years Colombo too has been getting a facelift along with infrastructure development that has really added to the city’s appeal. It is a vibrant throbbing city that is home to star class hotels, shopping malls, banks, the country’s museum and businesses. Colombo comes alive at night with trendy restaurants, galleries, theatres, cafes and nightclubs Many colonial landmark buildings have been given a new lease on life and restored to their former glory to function has restaurants, cafes and high end malls.

Within the bustling city many parks with scenic walkways have been created in and around Colombo, providing serene settings for morning or evening strolls while the Pettah Fort area is an interesting place for exploring. It has the perfect blend of old Colonial architecture along with modern commercial life. Fly directly to this city that has now become a holiday destination within itself, with cheap flights to Colombo.