Sri Lanka tour packages

Located in the north of the capital Colombo, Srilanka- Negombo is located at the mouth of Negombo lagoon. Negombo makes for a main beach resort in the west coast. Negombo is a safe destination for many tourists. The sea here is safe to walk into, the beach is absolutely captivating and the fact that Negombo is situated only 7kms away from Bandaranaike international airport in Srilanka makes it an easily accessible retreat destination for tourists and visitors arriving at Negombo.

A fishing town of Srilanka, Negombo primarily thrives on the inflow of tourists who come to visit the luring beach of Negombo. It comprises of a small port and fishing still remains an integral part of the local’s day to day chores. For travelers and tourists Negombo is a food connoisseur’s haven. The fresh produce of fish and the freshly prepared gourmet food can increase your hunger pangs. Negombo also has a rich produce of spices and they make for a good buy to take along.

The Portuguese built catholic churches- St Mary’s, St Sebastian and the Anglican Church are standing examples of Portuguese architecture. The majority of local population in Negombo is Catholics and that’s why Negombo is also referred to as Little Rome.

The Old Dutch fort gate that’s now a part of a prison, The Dutch canal, fisheries and old churches all are still in use and help with most of the village administration help the tourists view Negombo in the light of its old ways and differentiate from what it looks like today.

Today Negombo serves as a final destination for any tourist visiting Srilanka on a tour package. The fine beach, sandy shores, decent hotels make for a comfortable stay at Negombo.