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Colombo is the capital city and the famous port of Sri Lanka that is the main weapon of Sri Lanka’s development in recent years. Colombo has a population of more than 7.5 million people and decays all such life needs that one always looks for. In the past few years, Colombo had a vast amount of development in per capita tourism rate. The city is busy at every time of the day and is a vibrant place with a mixture of numerous resorts, lakes, historical places, and parks, etc. A very large number of population living in Colombo usually interact with each other in the Sinhala language. The city’s culture is completely influenced by Sri Lanka and its neighboring regions. If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka, you must not wait for another second and visit this pleasant country.

Climate

Like Sri Lanka, Colombo too has a tropical climate. Throughout the year, it keeps on raining in the city even in the driest months. The annual average temperature in Colombo is 27°C. However, the temperature variation in Colombo is around 2.1°C. It rains heavily in May while February is a dry month. With January as its coolest month and March as its warmest, the temperature is always high in Colombo. Seeing the condition of the city, it will be hard to find the best time to visit it. Having a tour to Colombo in the days between January to March will be a good choice.

Transportation

Colombo is one of the most diverse and exciting cities in Asia that offers a wide range of public transportation means like buses, taxies, cars, trains, and airlines. Try local buses for cheap travel and local & private trains if you want to travel outside the city. Yeah, a taxi might be expensive in price but in terms of speed and convenience, its far better than buses. Furthermore, the city also has an international airport named as Bandaranaike Airport where international and domestic flights keep on running throughout the day.

Main Hospitals

In recent times, Sri Lanka has developed itself very much in the medical field. Unsurprisingly, Colombo has played a key role in this unbelievable development. Colombo has now been listed in the top-rated medical tourist destinations. The city has many internationally accredited hospitals, clinics, and health centers that offer a wide range of medical specialties and services in low-cost. To get the best possible treatment services, patients can visit one of the following hospitals:

• Asiri Central Hospital
• National Hospital of Sri Lanka
• Nawaloka Hospital Specialist Center
• Joseph Fraser Memorial Hospital
• Colombo South Teaching Hospital
• National Eye Hospital of Sri Lanka
• Durdans Hospital
• Winsetha Medical Hospital
• Royal CO-OP Hospital
• De Soysa Hospital for Women

Tourist Attractions

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After getting the required medical services from the chosen hospital, the patient can enjoy the rest of the holidays or vacations by visiting the following places:

• Beddagana Wetland Park
• Diyatha Utana
• Seema Malaka
• Bally’s Casino
• Colombo Dutch Museum
• Galle Face Green
• The Independence Square
• National Museum of Colombo
• Beira Lake
• Viharamahadevi Park
• Mount Lavinia
• Traditional Puppet Art Museum
• Casino Marina

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