Wattala, Sri Lanka

Welcome to Wattala, a large suburb of Colombo city in Western Province, Sri Lanka. Situated around 9 km from Colombo city centre, this suburb is situated on A3 highway from Colombo to Negombo. Wattala is a melting pot of cultures and religions, where people from all walks of life live in peaceful coexistence. The traditional fisher folk, large sections of the working class, many types of white collar workers, a fair number of professionals and even some richer folk call this area home. Churches, Buddhist temples, Hindu temples, mosques, schools of various grades and many private dispensaries are spread throughout the area. Though it is a majority Roman Catholic area, people of many faiths live here in harmony. A sizable population also exists of minority Tamils and a smaller percentage of Muslims. There has been no record of any violence used by one faith group or racial group against another. This area also produces many migrant workers. Almost all families produce one or more persons who go abroad for employment. The migrant workers also bring back income and therefore have an influence in creating new trends in the society.

Wattala has become a popular area for living and buying property and has recently become the 3rd most popular city for house searches, according to property website LankaPropertyWeb.com. The suburb offers a range of amenities, including schools, hospitals, supermarkets, restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping facilities.

Schools in Wattala include Hemas International School, St. Anthonys College, and St. Anthonys Girls College. Hemas Hospitals and Lions Sight First Hospital are the two main hospitals in the area. For grocery shopping, there are several supermarkets to choose from, including Arpico Super Center, Keells Super, Cargills Food City, Laughs Supermarket, and SPAR.

When it comes to dining out, Wattala has a variety of options. Fast food chains like KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut, and McDonalds can be found in the area. For local cuisine, try The Fab, Rococo Cake Bakers, Bread Talk, Dinemore, Dominos, St. Anthonys Foods, Savannah Restaurant, Pan Al Maas, Aroma, or Shifana Hotel.

For shopping, there are several options, including Saaniyaa Saree Centre, Odel, Fashion Bug, Kandy, Nolimit, Cool Planet, Spring & Summer, Gani Fashion, and Hameedias Ranjanaa Textiles.

Come and experience the vibrant culture and warm hospitality of Wattala, Sri Lanka. Whether you’re looking to explore the local landmarks, indulge in the delicious cuisine, or simply relax and soak up the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone in this charming suburb of Colombo.