Sri Lanka holidays are usually associated with plush beach resorts set along the palm-tree dotted sands leading to the Indian Ocean, but that’s just the start of the magic of a Sri Lankan holiday. Whether you are seeking out wildlife or an authentic Sri Lankan tea plantation experience, Sri Lanka is a small country that packs a lot of punch. Be on the lookout for elephants, leopards, water buffalos and crocodiles on safari at one of Sri Lanka’s wildlife reserves, including Udawalawe National Park or the Yala National Park. Venture into the Dambulla cave temple, known as the Golden Temple, to discover the unique Buddhist temples built into natural caves. The Sri Dalada Maligawa ‘Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic’ in Kandy is another important pilgrim site in Buddhism. Further afield and closer to the beaches is the Galle Dutch Fort, which has been described as an incredible urban ensemble of European architecture and south Asian tradition. Sri Lanka promises visitors an exotic holiday with lasting memories.
- Where should I stay in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka is an incredibly diverse country, and visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to experiences in this beautiful southeast Asian country. Visit cosmopolitan Colombo, cultural Kandy, sandy Galle and Bentota or the tea fragrant flats of Nuwara Eliya. We recommend a few stops on your Sri Lankan holiday to get the most out of your trip.
- How many days is enough for Sri Lanka?
To get the most out of your Sri Lankan holiday, aim to spend at least two or three weeks in Sri Lanka.
- Is it safe to walk around Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka is a relatively safe country to travel in. If you adopt common-sense precautions to personal safety when travelling anywhere new you are unlikely to come into trouble.
- What to take on holiday to Sri Lanka?
Light, loose clothing, comfortable shoes, a rain jacket and insect repellent are essential items for travel to Sri Lanka.
- When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
The best time to visit Sri Lanka is from December to mid-April.
- Where to go on holiday in Sri Lanka?
Start in Colombo and then head towards the southern coastline at Galle to take in the beaches and the Yala National Park. Visit Nuwara Eliya and find yourself among the tea plantations and villages, then onward to Kandy and Dambulla for a religious experience at the famed Buddhist temples located there.
- What is there to do in Sri Lanka?
Hit the beaches, wander around the Galle Fort, go on safari in the Yala and the Udawalawe National Parks, and visit tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya.
- How do I go about cancelling my Sri Lanka holiday package?
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