Colombo offers a mix of colonial architecture and modern urban life, with key sights including the Gangaramaya Temple, the National Museum, and the seaside promenade at Galle Face Green. The local currency is the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR), and travelers generally find the price level affordable for food and transport compared to Europe. The climate is tropical and humid year-round; the driest and most pleasant months are usually January through March, while the monsoon season brings heavier rain between May and October.
