Sri Lanka Holidays
One of Sri Lanka's many idyllic tropical beaches
Sri Lanka is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, located just off the southern coast of India.
Steeped in a rich and colourful history, benefitting from mile upon mile of tropical beaches and numerous national parks: Sri Lanka has a great deal to offer its visitors. With its coastline looking onto the Indian Ocean it is an ideal location for a beach holiday. Most of the popular beach resorts are located in the south-west and west of Sri Lanka including Bentota, Kalutara and Beruwala. For the culturally inclined there are numerous UNESCO world heritage sites throughout Sri Lanka such as The Temple of the Tooth Relic, in the city of Kandy. For a chance to spot Elephants, Monkeys, Leopards and a variety of bird species in their natural environment, Yala National Park is the place to head.
Sri Lanka experiences two monsoons, the Yala monsoon that sweeps across the south-west between May and August, and the Maha monsoon which affects the north and east of the country from October to January. Outside of these monsoon seasons is the dry season which for the southwest runs from December to March and for the north and east, May to September. The temperature stays quite constant throughout the year, around the mid 20s, despite the seasonal variations in rainfall.
Steeped in a rich and colourful history, benefitting from mile upon mile of tropical beaches and numerous national parks: Sri Lanka has a great deal to offer its visitors. With its coastline looking onto the Indian Ocean it is an ideal location for a beach holiday. Most of the popular beach resorts are located in the south-west and west of Sri Lanka including Bentota, Kalutara and Beruwala. For the culturally inclined there are numerous UNESCO world heritage sites throughout Sri Lanka such as The Temple of the Tooth Relic, in the city of Kandy. For a chance to spot Elephants, Monkeys, Leopards and a variety of bird species in their natural environment, Yala National Park is the place to head.
Sri Lanka experiences two monsoons, the Yala monsoon that sweeps across the south-west between May and August, and the Maha monsoon which affects the north and east of the country from October to January. Outside of these monsoon seasons is the dry season which for the southwest runs from December to March and for the north and east, May to September. The temperature stays quite constant throughout the year, around the mid 20s, despite the seasonal variations in rainfall.
Featured Destinations in Sri Lanka
Featured Hotels
Bentota
Beruwela
Kalutara
Kandy
Negombo
Nuwara Eliya
Travellers' top tips for places in Sri Lanka
Beach
- Bentota: go on the Bentota river trip. Try to explore south by renting a scooter/car. Also go down to Akurala beach and Unawatuna (60 km frm Bentota) Justabeachbum
- Negombo: Book a good hotel based on reveiws. Go to the south (Galle/Matara) for the best beaches Dinz006
- Waikkal: Negambo is just a few minutes away by car, and you can find loads of pubs and restaurants funmaker1981
- Kandy: See Kandyan dance. Try local food. Jy0
- Kandy: know that you are visiting a Buddhist heritage place, not good for any nightclubs or night life. d_chandriani
- Negombo: Try a trip up the canals. See the fish market and the temple at Negombo. ElderleyMalePerson
- Wadduwa: Stay at the Blue Water! Eat LOCAL cuisine! Shop at Benetton Gems! Most importantly...RELAX and have a good time! Eranga_d
- Galle: Take a stroll along the Fort walls - either early in the morning (when it's not too hot) or as the sun is setting. MamaBear2011
- Kandy: use protection from mosquitos and take an umbrella with you, the sun is hot. echinda
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Sri Lanka travel tips from your fellow travellers
- Bentota: you visit the water sports facility - by wowBangalore
- Bentota: When in Bentota, make sure you take a river boat cruise. - by candy321
- Kalutara: enjoy a new experience and culture - by whitemama
- Bentota: Enjoy the Gardens, Pool and Boat Trips. - by Bertie027
- Kalutara: Go into town and experience true Sri Lanka culture - by jintonic5000