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About Sri Lanka

Being the island paradise of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is blessed with an array of scenes, blissful atmosphere and a beautiful collection of landscape to capture the hearts of its visitors. Nonetheless, the rest of the island harbors many more peaceful vistas.

With a rich history expanding over 2500 years, Sri Lanka is home to some of world’s ancient capitals including – Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Kandy and Galle. Sri Lanka’s first Kingdom – Anuradhapura helps us to stand tall in our books of history while the last kingdom Kandy – is a true attestation to Sri Lanka’s undying ability to rise from ashes.

Rich Northern essence, scenic East coast beauty, the vibrant colors of the West and the historical South are well stitched together with the heart-throbbing spirituality of the Hills. Diving into this nostalgia is all about the true meaning of what it is to be in Sri Lanka.  “Come for the golden beaches – and stay for the true flavors”.

Sri Lankan food is like no other. Filled with odoriferous spices and vivacious color, set the true tone for Sri Lankan cuisine. As much as we adore a mountainous plate of rice surrounded by spicy curries, Mallums and papadam; Sri Lankan street food should not be left out. All in all, Sri Lankan flavors are a true depiction of a culmination of diverse food items to represent all the cultures in the island.

This island paradise in never in short of festivities. Thai Pongal Festival in January to Christmas in December, Sri Lanka hosts to some of the most reverberant festivals throughout the year. New Year in April, Vesak in May and Esala Perahera in August are few picturesque momentums you will capture through your lenses when you visit Sri Lanka.

Witness the greenery and enjoy the fresh air as you enter this paradise nation. Experience one of the highest biological endemism in the world. Rated in the top five biodiversity hotspots in the world, Sri Lanka is known for its leopards, sloth bears, sambars and Sri Lankan elephants as they capture the attention of its visitors.

Dive into the divine existence of Ayurveda and therapeutic spa. Country’s hereditary healing system, based on herbs and well-balanced diet, has been in presence for over more than 3500 years. Ayurveda well connect the dots with meditation, spa and yoga in order to produce you with the paramount path to obtain perfect mental and physical health.

In Sri Lanka, you can discover the true meaning of locality and authenticity as you take the roads down the island paradise to explore its true beauty. Sri Lanka is land like no other. Its people, culture, food and experiences will all add up to the perfect vacation you have been waiting for.

 

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Sri Lanka Sample itineraries

We have put together some sample itineraries to give you an idea about the options for the travel through Sri Lanka . These are only suggestions and can be tailored to the interests and requirements of the clients.

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Sri Lanka Experiences

Hot Air Ballooning

Experience the paradise from above. Feel the excitement as you take off and meander gracefully over country’s iconic history covered in lush greenery. As you move slowly in silence, the adventure takes on a whole new meaning. This accounts to be the most dreamlike and serene sensation of flight.

White-Water Rafting

Kitulgala, placed on the striking Kelani river, is where the doors to the escapade of main white-water rafting takes place. Stretching across 7 kilometers, the river hosts rapids between grades 2 and 3. Having 7 rapids to embark upon, riders who comes to grip with are up for a venture of a lifetime. The river and its breathtaking surrounding will leave you enchanted, with a momentous experience during the white-water rafting challenge.

Colombo Walking Tour

Enter the “City of Everything”, where authenticity dawdles amidst the cultural evolution. Take a walk through the boulevards of this captivating historical and commercial capital.  Join your Chaperon – Mark Forbes, a native from the area, as he invites you to bond the colonial history of the island with the ancient legends Sri Lanka is well known for. Stroll through the old Dutch Hospital, Colombo harbor and many more breathtaking sights Colombo is branded for.

Dodgy Bar Walk

Join the walks through the main dodgy bars in the heart of Colombo. Tantalize your taste buds with a glass of local arrack or local beer as Mark explains the iconic history of Colombo. Ferment the young coconut flower sap and you will end up with Sri Lankan Arrack. Drink it likes the locals do with a lime.

Traditional Pottery Experience

Despite the technologies and the inventions, the wheel is used to mold the clay vessels, to this very day, a tradition that has been continued since many thousand years. Ancient chronicles state that, potters were one of the craftsmen arrived Sri Lanka along with Sangamitta Theri in 200 B.C.

As you enter the village, you will be welcomed by the potters, who maintain the traditional art of pottery making to this day in Sri Lanka. Watch and learn how they turn raw clay into the beautiful forms of pottery and other earthenware. Capture the moments to draw a better picture about the local livelihood and rural lifestyle.

Lunuganga Garden With Lunch

Pay a visit to the country home of Sri Lanka’s iconic architect and writer, Geoffrey Bawa, who is imprinted in Sri Lanka and its identity. As you walk through the Lunuganga Garden, engage in the understanding of the tremendous impact he left upon architecture through Sri Lanka. Learn why he is acclaimed to be the aficionado of architecture throughout Asia. The house is full of remarkable paintings and photographs of a bygone age.

Heritage Walks In Galle Fort

Situated in the bay of Galle in the Southern part of Sri Lanka, the Galle Fort was constructed in 1500s by the Portuguese, which later went on to be invigorated by the Dutch extensively.  With its colonial charm and rich maritime history, this living fort redefined its normative as a medley of culture, literature and gastronomical adventure of Sri Lanka.  Enjoy an exclusive walk through the streets of Galle in order to learn more about the cultural connection between the locality and colonial Sri Lanka.

Visit To A Turtle Hatchery

Educate yourself about different types of turtles that are found in Sri Lanka. This sanctuary has a large hatchery for retrieved and collected eggs. The conservation project offers an informative and astute tour of turtle sanctuary and preservation in Sri Lanka. The main objective of the project is to save these endangered species from predators and various other ways and means which could harm their survival.   The project functions mainly as a hatchery and makes a reflective effort in increasing the rate of hatching, survival and releasing the baby turtles to the sea.

Cook Like A Local

“Come for the golden beaches – and stay for the true flavors”. Sri Lankan food is like no other. Filled with odoriferous spices and vivacious color, set the true tone for Sri Lankan cuisine. Learn to prepare a lip-smacking Sri Lankan meal and enjoy as you dive into the local spices and coconut cream. Engage in this unforgettable gastronomical journey as it leaves you wanting more and more of true Sri Lankan flavors.

Gem Stories

Sri Lanka harbors over 50 varieties of greatest gems found on earth and this abundance of gems earned it the name “Ratna Deepa” many years ago. The fame of Sri Lankan gems is spread across far and wide. Gem trade has been part of nation’s economy and who else to engage in a conversation with, about gems than a Gem Trader.  Listen as he takes you through a generational conversation about gems, gem trading and his life experiences of becoming a legend in Gem Industry.

Best Time To Travel

Weather overview

  • Unlike many other Asian destinations, Sri Lanka can be identified as a year-around holiday destination. The visitors should know which part of the country to be focused on in any given month. When planning your trip to Sri Lanka a clear understanding about the two monsoon seasons will be an unquestionable point. The period from November to April is considered as the peak period for travelers as this provides the best weather in and around the country.
  • However, planning any holiday around the season, it is important to know that the weather has a funny habit of not sticking to its script. Often you will be blessed with clear skies in what should be rainy season. Even in general, when it does rain, it’s infrequent for the shower to last all day, with cloudbursts to be short.

Best Time to Travel

East Coast   April to September

Central Hills   All year long

The South   October to March

West Coast   All year long

North Central   All year long

  • January to March is a good time to be in central hills or southwest Sri Lanka. The days are sunny and dry and the sea is usually calm. Galle Literary Festival takes place annually in late January or early February
  • April brings the start of the southwest monsoon, and the best place is to be in the north, the cultural triangle or on the east coast. The south remains warn and the rain increase and the sea become rough. 14th April is Sinhalese and Tamil New Year.
  • May & June: The north and the east is much more pleasant while the south is hot and humid. The central hills are cooler but one can expect light rain through May and June. The north and east is much more pleasant. In May, the Vesak Poya celebrates Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death.
  • July: School holidays and the best to do Cultural triangle on the central part along with wildlife in the north as well the beaches in east coast. Further, the Kandy Perehera happens either in July or August.
  • August & September – weather is good in north and east. The Kandy Perehera (in either July or August) falls on the full moon “Poya” day.
  • October & November are warm months across the island. However, rains can expect occasionally.
  • December: The eastern coast and northern part get more rain however the South and the west remain warm and dry.

Weather chart

City

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Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jaffna
T.Max 28 30 32 33 33 33 33 32 32 31 29 28
min. 23 23 23 26 27 27 26 26 26 25 24 24
Mannar 
T.Max 29 30 32 33 32 31 31 31 31 31 30 29
min. 24 24 24 26 27 27 27 26 26 25 25 24
Colombo  
T.Max 31 32 32 31 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
min. 22 23 24 25 26 25 25 25 25 24 23 23
Trincomalee  
T.Max 28 29 31 33 34 35 34 34 34 32 29 28
min. 24 24 25 26 26 26 26 26 25 25 24 24
Batticaloa  
T.Max 28 29 30 32 33 34 33 33 32 31 29 28
min. 23 24 24 25 26 25 25 25 25 24 24 24
Anuradhapura  
T.Max 30 32 34 34 33 33 33 33 33 32 30 29
min. 21 21 23 24 25 25 25 24 24 23 23 22
Kandy  
T.Max 28 30 31 31 30 28 28 28 28 29 28 28
min. 18 19 20 21 22 21 21 21 20 20 20 20
Nuwara Eliya 
T.Max 20 21 23 23 21 19 19 19 19 20 20 19
min. 9 10 10 11 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 11
Visa Information

30 Day Visitor-Visa

  • Visit the Sri Lanka electronic visa website (eta.gov.lk) well before the commencement of the journey
  • Follow the online application process and pay with a credit card or a debit card.
  • Once approved, print out the visa confirmation.

 

Visa Extension

  • You can renew a 30-day tourist visa twice for 30 days each time. In order to complete the process in one day, arrive at the office of Department of Immigration and Emigration latest by 10am.
  • The process may take few hours. So be prepared.

 

Transit Visa

  • Transit visa is good for 48 hours for free.
  • The same needs to be applied by visiting eta.gov.lk
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Top Tour Packages of Sri Lanka

We have put together some sample itineraries to give you an idea about what the Island has to offer. These are only suggestions and can be tailored to the interests and requirements of the clients.

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