Pettah Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
You can find out about the history of Colombo with a stop at Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Galle Face Green
Explore the great outdoors at Galle Face Green, a lovely green space in Colombo 03. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct during your visit to Colombo. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Pettah Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Pettah Market during your trip to Colombo. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Khan Clock Tower
You can find out about the history of Colombo with a stop at Khan Clock Tower. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Dutch Period Museum
You can find out about the history of Colombo with a trip to Dutch Period Museum. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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Other neighbourhoods around Pettah
Fort
Fort is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Bally's Casino.
Kochchikade
While visiting Kochchikade, you might make a stop by sights like New Kathiresan Kovil and St Anthony’s Church.
Hunupitiya
Hunupitiya might not have many top sights, but Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Maradana
When in Maradana, you can plan a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo Town Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Maligawatta
Though Maligawatta may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like R. Premadasa Stadium and Sugathadasa Stadium.
Ibbanwala
Though Ibbanwala may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gangaramaya Temple and Colombo City Centre.
- Pettah Market
- Khan Clock Tower
- Kayman’s Gate Belltower
- Galle Face Green
- Galle Face Beach
- Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
- Nawaloka Hospital
- Lanka Hospital
- Casino Marina Colombo
- United States Embassy Colombo
- Dehiwala Zoological Garden
- Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
- Durdans Hospital
- Diyatha Uyana
- Wadduwa Beach
- Guruge Nature Park
- Galle Face Green Night Market
- R. Premadasa Stadium
- Asiri Hospital