Travel Seasons

Pick your travel season

MOST POPULAR December - March

(West to South Coast season)

This is the best time to hit the beach. The south coast will be the popular during this time. Beaches from Hikkaduwa to Mirissa will soar with tourist while the waves will make it the best for surfing.

Wildlife season is all year-round season in Sri Lanka. But, the best time to spot rarest of the animals will be November through April.

QUIET SEASON May - August
(East to North Coast season)

Best time to visit Jaffna in the North and the coastal beach attractions in the East which attracts surfers in areas like Arugam-Bay.

CANNOT-MISS attractions during this time;

The Vesak Poya Day which lights up all parts of the country as a part of the religious week for Buddhists.

The most vibrant Esala Perahera held in Kandy, known for it's majestic and legendary display of dancers, drummers, stilt walkers with elegantly dressed elephants parade through the city streets. This is one of the holiest and most prestigious occasions in the country which welcomes tourists from all over the world to witness the traditions that date back centuries of years through history.

Know your Sri Lanka

Location: At the heart of the Indian Ocean separated by the South-East coast of India by the Gulf of Munnar and Palk Strait.

Language: Native languages are Sinhala and Tamil whilst most of the population speaks fluent English.
(One of the highest literacy rates in South Asia)

Currency: Sri Lanka Rupees

Capital: Colombo
You will land in the Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo. (Code: CMB)

ATMs are widely available with many currency exchange locations in populated areas