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Sri Lanka

An island of tea, ruins and beaches.

Sri Lanka packs a great deal into one island: the ancient capital of Anuradhapura, the Sigiriya rock, the Nuwara Eliya tea hills, leopard safaris at Yala and the southern coast.

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Current weather — Colombo

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Best time to visit December – March

Time zone GMT +5:30

Currency LKR (රු)

Visa Online ETA

Flight time 5 – 7 hrs via a connection from Vietnam

AI summary

Sri Lanka works as an 8–12 day island loop: the Cultural Triangle in the centre, the tea highlands by train, finishing on the beaches at Mirissa or Galle.

Sri Lanka at a glance

Population 22 million people

Area 65,610 km²

Capital Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Colombo is the commercial hub

Currency LKR (රු) Sri Lankan Rupee

Language Sinhala & Tamil English widely used

Climate Tropical two monsoons

Visa ETA apply online in advance

Driving side Left

Power socket Type D, G, M 230V – 50Hz

Sri Lanka destination location

6 mapped locations

Sigiriya The fifth-century rock fortress, a UNESCO site.

Kandy The lakeside Temple of the Tooth, the Buddhist heartland.

Ella Tea hills, the Nine Arches bridge and the island’s finest train ride.

Galle The Dutch colonial fort on the southern coast.

Yala National Park One of the world’s highest leopard densities.

Mirissa Southern beaches and blue whale watching.

Best time to visit Sri Lanka

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Weather overview

Average temperature 24°C – 32°C Lowlands

Rainfall 1,800 mm Annual average

Humidity 70% – 85% Average

Sea temperature 27°C – 29°C Mirissa, Trincomalee

Travel styles in Sri Lanka

Culture Cultural Triangle Nature Safari & wildlife Beach Southern beaches Family For all ages Luxury Resorts & tea bungalows Wellness Ayurveda Culinary Curry & Ceylon tea

Signature experiences

Heritage Climbing Sigiriya

Nature Yala leopard safari

Culture Temple of the Tooth, Kandy

Adventure Kandy–Ella train

Food Ceylon tea estate

Islands Whale watching, Mirissa

Wellness Ayurvedic treatment

City breaks Galle Fort

Sample itineraries

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6 days Sri Lanka Essentials Colombo – Sigiriya – Kandy From USD 780/pax 9 days Island Loop Sigiriya – Kandy – Ella – Yala – Galle From USD 1,290/pax 12 days Complete Sri Lanka & Coast Island loop + Mirissa beach stay From USD 1,850/pax

Frequently asked questions

What visa do I need?

An electronic ETA applied for online before departure, usually approved within 24–48 hours and valid 30 days.

When is the best time to go?

December–March for the west and south (Colombo, Galle, Mirissa); May–September for the east (Trincomalee, Arugam Bay). The island has two opposing monsoons.

Is the Kandy–Ella train worth it?

Very much so. It is one of the world’s great rail journeys, six to seven hours through tea country. First-class seats need booking weeks ahead.

Will I see leopards at Yala?

Yala Block 1 has the world’s highest leopard density; two game drives give roughly a 50–60% chance. Early morning is best.