Negombo City Tour

When the sweet sand and surf call you to the northwestern town of Negombo in Sri Lanka, answer this call and stay at a luxury beach hotel Negombo has to offer all visitors, perhaps along the lines of the Jetwing Blue. With stylish accommodation and friendly smiles all around, it is an excellent choice of Negombo hotel to host your stay in the city. No matter where you stay in Negombo, you will able to find a great local tour to see the city’s historical and cultural sights. You can enquire at the reception of the place you’re staying at or simply negotiate an all-around rate with the myriad three-wheeler taxis (also known as tuk-tuks) and agree on a reasonable rate upfront, as these taxis do not have meters. The first item on any tour itinerary in the city is its stunning collection of Catholic churches, which have earned it the moniker of Little Rome. Some particular greats to visit are St. Mary’s Church, and St. Peter’s Church, which are oases of serenity amidst the bustle of this thriving seaside town. Located east of the town proper is another spiritual marvel, this time from Buddhism, at the Angurukaramulla Temple, which its pride of place going to the statue of the Reclining Buddha, which is 6 metres long. The Dutch Fort is another historic marvel, as it is one of the few remaining elements that provide a glimpse of the area’s Dutch colonial history. Dating back to the seventeenth century, it bears a gateway inscribed with the year 1678 and presents a fabulous opportunity for photographs. Further Dutch influences in the city can be traced through the extensive canal network that winds through Negombo. Rent a bike and go pedaling along the canal’s pathways; you never know where you will end up!