What's Pettah Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Pettah. Take time to see places like 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:
- Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB), 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 81°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 80°F)
- Rainiest months: May, October, June, November (average 16 inches of rainfall)