Sri Lanka Tourism

The exotic island nation of Sri Lanka is known for its enigmatic mix of colourful heritage, well-preserved culture and a vibrant tradition. Along with the obvious and undeniable presence of unparalleled serenity, this place is replete with pristine beaches, mesmerizing heritage sites and cultural centres which welcome people from all walks of life to experience this mosaic of immensely thrilling avenues. People don’t generally know that Sri Lanka has been one of the most historically rich and tranquil holiday destinations which cater to all types of travelers, from honeymoon goers and family vacationers to solo travelers and groups of friends.

Sri Lanka Visa Information

Anyone who is visiting Sri Lanka must possess ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) if they are going for traveling purposes. ETA must be obtained on the arrival or before arriving Sri Lanka or you must have carried a Visa with you in advance. Visa for Sri Lanka is required by all the nationals and which allows you to stay in Sri Lanka for 30 consecutive days. There are different visas for Sri Lanka depending upon your purpose of visit like Transit Visa which is applicable for 2 days and can be applied for free then there is double-entry tourist visa which is applicable for 30 days and the last multiple-entry business visa which charges you around US $30-$100 depending upon your nationality and it also lasts for 30 days. If you apply for the tourist/business visa from the embassy or high commission then you can stay there for 30-90 days. The validation of 30 days visa can be extended twice and that gets extended for 30 days each time.

Best Time to Visit in Sri Lanka

This small country experiences rather complicated weather as the fact states that the island witnesses monsoon twice in a year. Some of the regions which are located in the southwestern part of the country receive rainfall from May to September and the northern as well as the eastern regions of the country experience rainfall between December and March. However, there are some regions on the island which are always bright and witness good weather condition all throughout the year. The rainfall pattern plays a significant role in deciding you when to visit Sri Lanka. Being its location close to the equator the temperature remains fairly constant throughout the year. At the coastal and the low land areas the temperature ranges from 26-30 degree Celsius. Temperature decreases with the increase in altitude. If you are in Sri Lanka to visit west and south coasts and hill country then December to March is the best time to visit Sri Lanka and if you are in a plan to see the eastern coast, so the best time to visit is April/May to September.

How to Reach Sri Lanka

The best way to cover the traveling distance between India and Sri Lanka is to take a flight from Delhi or Chennai as the island is completely inaccessible by road and train. The main entry to Sri Lanka for international tourists is the Colombo International Airport. However, Sri Lanka can be accessed through water also as there are cruises available to the country but water transport is not a recommended option as it is very time consuming and the ocean gets turbulent sometimes. Due to its location on an island in Sri Lanka, it is not accessible via road route. There are numerous flights from India and the other countries of the world to Sri Lanka including Sri Lankan Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airways, Mihin Lanka, Air Asia, Oman Air, and many others. However, domestic air facility is limited as the sightseeing destinations are located very close to each other.