What's Pettah like?
If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, consider Pettah. Take time to see places such as Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque and Pettah Market while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Dutch Period Museum and Kayman’s Gate Belltower.
How to get to Pettah
Flying to:
- Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.), 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from Pettah
Things to see and do in and around Pettah
What to see in Pettah
- Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
- Dutch Period Museum
- Kayman’s Gate Belltower
- Khan Clock Tower
Things to do near Pettah:
- Pettah Market (0.2 mi/0.3 km away)
- Bally's Casino (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
- Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct (0.6 mi/0.9 km away)
- One Galle Face (0.8 mi/1.2 km away)
- Galle Face Green Night Market (1.1 mi/1.7 km away)
When is the best time to visit Colombo?
- Hottest months: March, April, February, January (average 27°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 27°C)
- Rainiest months: May, October, June, November (average 401 mm of rainfall)