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Explore Negombo

Negombo is a major city in Sri Lanka, on the west coast, in the Western Province.The city serves as one of many commercial hubs for Sri Lanka and is known for it,s local prison-converted 17th century Dutch Fort, long sandy beaches, centuries old fishing industry and for having a large bilingual population.

Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs5dbhJ9rZQ

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Sri-Lanka) Tamil; Sinhala; Tamil and English are spoken here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
UTC+03:30
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant Meal 200 LKR, Mid-range Restaurant Meal 2 500 LKR, Combo Meal 625 LKR
Drinks
Beer 110 - 750 LKR, Water 30 - 100 LKR, Cappuccino 150 - 500 LKR, Coke/Pepsi 40 - 150 LKR, Bottle of Wine 400 - 2 000 LKR
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 60 LKR, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 47,50 LKR, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 160 LKR
General Transport
You can use tuk-tuks or buses to get around, alongside boats or cars.Tuk-tuks charge 150 LKR to transport passengers from the Negombo Bus/Train Station to any hotel at Lewis Place.

Things to do in Negombo

Walk around and see what the Fishing Village is like or see the city from inside a boat, on the canal.Experience local heritage and culture at the Angurukaramulla Temple, or visit the large cathedral of St.Marys Church.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Sri Lanka) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Sri Lanka:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Typhoid
  • Yellow Fever
  • Japanese Encephalitis
  • Rabies and Polio.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Sri Lanka: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza and Meningitis.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Waterproof Raincoat
  • Insect Repellent
  • Sarong
  • Umbrella
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Backpack
  • Hiking shoes
  • Camera and First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Sri Lanka) These 3 countries do not need a visa to visit Sri Lanka: Seychelles; Singapore and the Maldives.