Sri Lanka

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are found in very few places, and there are only a few that have as many (8 in all). Legendary temples that hide in caves or perch on top of high mountains show Sri Lanka's more than 2000-year history. From Galle to Trincomalee, colonial strongholds can be found all the way across the country.

Destination in a Nutshell

65,610 km2

Area

21.92 million

Populations

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

Capital

Quick Facts

It is nicknamed Pearl of the Indian Ocean and Teardrop of India due to its formation.
One of Buddha's Teeth is housed in a temple in Kandy
It is a place where locals shake their head to agree
Currency Sri Lankan Rupee
Language Sinhala and Tamil
Time zone GMT +5.30

Best Time to Visit

High Season: December - April

The best weather in the south and west of the country
Best times to spot elephants, leopards and buffalo

Shoulder Season: September - October and April

The weather is mostly dry but not as hot as in the height of summer.
Best time for exploring the whole country

Low Season: May - August

Many must-see festivals take place during this period
Accommodation prices are generally lower and crowds thinner.

Encounters

Hurulu Forest Reserve

Originally created as a biosphere reserve in 1977, this thriving ecosystem is abundant with wildlife and famous for massive herds of elephants

Whale Watching in Mirissa

Spend a morning admiring magnificent blue whales rising from the depths of the aquamarine seas, breach tranquil waters and frolic with their calves.

Explore Sigiriya

Walk through the lovely royal gardens to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. There are frescos in the Cobra Hood Cave, a rocky ledge shaped like a cobra's hood, and a sparkling pond

Colomba on a Three Wheeled Chariot

An exciting way to navigate your way around Colombo is in a tuk tuk. Prepare yourself for non-stop dodging people, buses, lorries, bullock carts, bikes and other tuk tuks

The Fragrant of Tea Estate and Factory

Visit the Handunugoda Tea Estate and Factory to learn about the fragrant art of tea manufacturing. Discover how Sri Lanka's famed White Virgin tea is picked, created, and blended

Wildlife Safari Game Drive

Be captivated by Sri Lankan leopards and other wildlife. If you are lucky enough you may get to see a sloth bear, water buffalo and the endangered sambar deer with your experienced naturalist guide

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