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Sri Lanka

Colombo’s sea front, Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth, Sigiriya, the Ramayana trail and Dutch-built Galle Fort.

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Ideal length
6 to 10 days
Best months
December to April
Visa for Indians
Indian passport holders: free tourist ETA since 25 May 2026, but it must still be obtained online before flying (eta.gov.lk). 30 days from first arrival, double entry; extensions are charged. Verify before booking.
Currency
LKR

When to Go

  1. Janbest, peak
  2. Febbest, peak
  3. Marbest, hot
  4. Aprbest, hot
  5. Maywet, hot
  6. Junwet
  7. Julwet
  8. Augwet
  9. Sepwet
  10. Octwet
  11. Novwet
  12. Decbest, peak

Best: December to April. Busiest: December to February, so book early.

  • South-west monsoon: the most rain in Colombo and Galle, and rough seas on the south coast.
  • Inter-monsoon rain: the UK travel advice (updated 21 Sep 2026) warns of flooding and landslide risk and possible transport disruption. Sri Lanka Tourism hotline: 1912.
  • Whale-watching season at Mirissa; most boats stop from May to October.
  • Cyclone Ditwah (Nov 2025) damaged hill roads and the Upcountry railway. Trains from Colombo resumed to Peradeniya and Gampola on 2 Oct 2026; Kandy station and the Kandy–Nuwara Eliya–Ella train are not confirmed running, so plan hill legs by road and check before travel.

Where to Stay

  • ColomboStay Colpetty (Kollupitiya), Galle Face or Bambalapitiya.
  • KandyStay around Kandy Lake, near the Temple of the Tooth.
  • GalleStay inside Galle Fort, or Unawatuna for the beach.

Highlights

  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple day trip
  • Galle Fort ramparts and lighthouse walk at sunset
  • Gangaramaya Temple and Seema Malaka on Beira Lake
  • Galle Face Green sea-front sunset walk
  • Colombo National Museum
  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
  • Kandyan cultural dance show
  • Ramayana trail: Ramboda Hanuman temple, Hakgala Gardens and Seetha Amman temple, Nuwara Eliya
  • Whale watching from Mirissa (November–April only)

Food

  • Lunch: rice and curry — ask for vegetable curries only
  • Dinner: an Indian or pure-veg restaurant near your hotel

We plan vegetarian and Jain options into every day of your itinerary.

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This is a real day from a sample Sri Lanka plan, made by the same planner you would use, for a fictional couple: 8 days, vegetarian, an easy pace. Your plan is built from your own answers.

  • Every day timed: morning, afternoon, evening
  • Why each stop was picked for you
  • Hotels, restaurants, transfers and every cost line in the full plan
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Day 7 of 8 · GalleGalle: Whale watching from Mirissa (November–April only)
  1. Morning
    Whale watching from Mirissa (November–April only)Why: you said you enjoy mountains & nature
  2. Afternoon
    Unawatuna Beach afternoonWhy: free to do
  3. Evening
    Free evening — dinner suggestion below

Meals: Lunch: rice and curry — ask for vegetable curries only; Dinner: an Indian or pure-veg restaurant near your hotel

The other 7 days, hotels, restaurants and costs are in your plan: ₹1,999, adjusted when you book.

Sri Lanka Questions

What is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?

December to April. Peak months are December to February, so book early for those.

How many days do I need for Sri Lanka?

Most travellers spend 6 to 10 days, staying in Colombo, Kandy, Galle.

Do Indians need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Indian passport holders: free tourist ETA since 25 May 2026, but it must still be obtained online before flying (eta.gov.lk). 30 days from first arrival, double entry; extensions are charged. Verify before booking.

Visa rules, entry requirements and seasons change. We confirm the current position for your dates before you book. Cover photo: Wikimedia Commons.

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