About Colombo Colombo, the capital of the island nation of Sri Lanka is also the commercial hub of the country. It lies in the southwest region of the nation, on the shore of Indian Ocean. The international airport is 34 Km from the city centre. The Taj Group of hotels has two five star hotels in Colombo,The Airport Garden Hotel and the Taj Samudra. These hotels in Colombo offer the best in luxury and comfort besides being equipped with state-of-the-art conference facilities for conferences and seminars. Quick Facts Average temperature in Colombo. (Apr-Oct)-33.5°c (Nov-Apr)-25°c Population: 600,000 Typical Weather: Warm & Sunny Taj Hotels in Colombo » Airport Garden Hotel » Taj Samudra Best Buys Colombo is famous for exquisite handicrafts, made using tools that have remained virtually unchanged over generations.