Negombo Travel Guide

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Pro

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  Great beach, great markets, close to Colombo 


Con

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  Neverending question: "Do you need a girl or boy for this night?" 


In a nutshell

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  Nice stop after long flights for a relax and buzz free from the city. 

 

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Things to Do  

Catamaran photography

Catamaran photography, Negombo

 bradbeaman Says:  One of the most charming part of the Negombo fishing culture are the locally made catamarans the fisherman use. I was never able to get the capture I was looking for like the picture linked below or the local poastcards with the catamaran returning at sunset but it was fun... 

Fish Market

Fish Market, Negombo

 anitayusof Says:  I have a 4 and a half hours transit before my connecting flight to Delhi. A VT member suggested that I come here. It's a peaceful fisherman's village. You can view the market, fresh fishes just brought up from the boat, blueish-silver in color and huge squids. 

Hotels  

Club Hotel Dolphin

 4 Reviews and 671 Opinions  I was given room 121 of this hotel, and it was the worst hotel room i had ever being. Furniture of... 

Restaurants  

Bijou Swiss Restaurant: swiss-german food

Bijou Swiss Restaurant: swiss-german food, Negombo

 cosmashiva Says:  knowing the resaturant since 2007,the food used to be one of the best in negombo.my last visit this year feb.2011 dissapointed me alot.the prices hijacked by more than 30% within 6month,the portions half the size than usually served.additionally the bill will be charged with... 

White Rose: Avoid Avoid Avoid!!!

White Rose: Avoid Avoid Avoid!!!, Negombo

 thelonious2 Says:  Restaurant looked upscale. Since we were a group of 20, we first asked if the restaurant can handle a group our size. Manager told us "no problem" and invited us in. Menu was random with various soups, sandwiches, curries, and seafood. 30 minutes after ordering we had not... 

Nightlife  

Negombo nightlife generally: Deadsville

Negombo nightlife generally: Deadsville, Negombo

 socheid Says:  If wild and crazy nightlife is your reason to live then Negombo is defintiely not the place for you, there is more nightlife in a graveyard. What little action there is allegedly centred on three bars within 1 minute walk of each other on Beach Road - Rodeo, Sherryland &... 

sherry land: gay's paradise negombo

sherry land: gay's paradise negombo, Negombo

 cosmashiva Says:  negombo is considerd as gay man's paradise and promoted in european countries .it is defineteley not the place to be for family vaccations.there are also rumors existing that negombo has the biggest phaedophile scene in sri lanka.sherry land in negombo is the main pick up... 

Transportation  

train

train, Negombo

 windpaard Says:  from negombo you can take a train to colombo fort, it takes about 1.30 minutes but cost about nothing and is safe and you heve nice scenery and local lifethe tuk-tuk from negombo to the train station costs about 200rps 

airport taxi

airport taxi, Negombo

 windpaard Says:  silversands have a airport pick up for 1700rps from the airport and 1200 to the airport.at the airport is easy to find a taxi,with public transport,there is a free shuttle to averiwatte busstation, and from there busses to negombo and colombo. 

Train journey to\from Negombo.

Train journey  to\from Negombo., Negombo

 elnuwan Says:  Negombo railway station situated in the middle of the city. You can go to Colombo (down side) or Chilaw \ Puttalam (up side) by the train from here. It is cheaper and faster than other transports. You can find the TRAIN TIME TABLE from www.railwaynegombo.blogspot.com. 

Public Bus

Public Bus, Negombo

 explore_discover Says:  Main Bus Stop is at Greens Road, after passing the Negombo Railway Station.One way fare to Colombo-Pettah is now SLR 41 by the Bus Number 240Travel Time Aprx One and a Half Hour and Buses departs frequently. Red is Government and White is Private, but the fare is same. There... 

TUK TUK

TUK TUK, Negombo

 explore_discover Says:  From Airport to Negombo Beach Side 500 Sri Lankan Rupee (Need to bargain for this price) Travel Time around 15 minutes.Now you can just walk out of arrival hall gate to the departure to your right and get the tuk tuk from there. 

Tuk Tuks in Negombo

Tuk Tuks in Negombo, Negombo

 socheid Says:  I asked a tuk tuk driver for a fare from the Paradise beach Hotel up to Rodeo Bar, a distance of around 1 km maybe. Eventually a fare of 150 agreed (I know but I didn't have the energy at that point to haggle further). When I was dropped off I handed over 2 x SR 100 notes as... 

Negombo to Colomo airport transfer

Negombo to Colomo airport transfer, Negombo

 socheid Says:  I asked around to get a quote for a transfer to the airport. I was initially quoted SR 1500 by everybody to which I walked turned and walked away. The response to this invariably was the price immediately tumbled to SR 700 and then SR 600 with a little haggling. 

Shopping  

ASDA Super Market: Imported Cigarette & Cigars

ASDA Super Market: Imported Cigarette & Cigars, Negombo

 explore_discover Says:  Marlboro, Benson & Hedges and other brands are available there, I used to buy Henry Winterman Filter Tips Cigars from there for 500 SLR (20's Soft pack) Prices are Cheaper then any where else.Friday. Closed from 12 to 2 PM 

The Cartier Jewel: gold,silver and jems

The Cartier Jewel: gold,silver and jems, Negombo

 brynjohn Says:  The moment you enter you have a feeling of friendlyness, you don't get the hard sell they are interested in you as a person. I bought a birthday gift for my partner and things for my grandchildren and my daugter. As little as £2 to the skies the limit but great value 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Mosquito alert

Mosquito alert, Negombo

 socheid Says:  If you're one of the unfortunate people who are magnets for mosquitos, if you will be in Negombo after sunset then make sure you don't forget to bring your counter measures. There's plenty of the little blighters. 

Tourist Traps  

taxi/\TUK TUK

taxi/\TUK TUK, Negombo

 rodneymitchell Says:  1. the hotel taxi or organised trips through your travel agent are too expensive!! they tell you its safer etc etc but its just a con.BUT dont go beyond 5 km in a TUK TUK!! they will tell you they can take you to Kandy or around the inner part of the island or to all the... 

Sports & Outdoors  

when the sunshine....

when the sunshine...., Negombo

 Oscar_Nonis Says:  you can have chances to have sun bath for free in Negombothere are lots of facilities for tourists by hotels or you have freedom to be there as you wish (no in nude in public please - may be you can be in nude inside the hotel area) 

Favorites  

Currency Exchange

Currency Exchange, Negombo

 explore_discover Says:  Ranlanka Jewellers Offers best rates for selling or even buying the US Dollar or British Pound.The Shop is located at the intersection of Greens Road and the main street of Negombo.A Bright Red Color Sign Board is visible and can be found easily. 

taxis in negombo

taxis in negombo, Negombo

 rodneymitchell Says:  1. the hotel taxi or organised trips through your travel agent are too expensive!! they tell you its safer etc etc but its just a con.BUT dont go beyond 5 km in a TUK TUK!! they will tell you they can take you to Kandy or around the inner part of the island or to all the... 

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 there are 99% people are christian (most are roman catholic) they are so religious and you must visit some of nice churchs.this is another great church in sea... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  help ????? trying to get some transport from jetwing beach hotel to colombo daily for the test match 3-7 april 2012 the hotel... 

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A: Hiring a car/van with driver should cost you approx. LKR 5,000 per day. There plenty of drivers available outside most Negombo hotels. Only few trains from Negombo... 

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Negombo - Fisherman's Village

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 Negombo is home to the largest community of Catholics in Sri Lanka, a legacy of the Portuguese, who industriously spread Catholicism all along the west coast. Portuguese surnames abound here, though... 

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Negombo AKA Little Rome

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 Negombo has made its name as an youthful and western-influenced resort. A new century has brought new ambition for a resort that had catered largely for the budget traveller. Its first five-star... 

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Negombo - the best airport waitroom!

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 If you have to catch the plane at 3 or 4 a.m. Negombo is probably the best place to spend your last day(s) in Sri Lanka. A tuk-tuk from here to the airport cost only 350-400 rupees and it takes only... 

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Negombo: You can do better than this.

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 I have to say that I’m not a Negombo fan, it’s not completely unbearable and I’ve stayed there several times but never for more than a day or two. It’s certainly near the airport and mega convenient... 

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Wild beach - crazy fish market

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 The beach at the hotel line is really great, there are quite big waves but still funny to swim in. 

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