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Q: What is the best month to go to Sri Lanka?

The best time to visit Sri Lanka depends on which part of the island you plan to explore: • December to March: Ideal for the south and west coasts, with dry, sunny weather perfect for beach holidays and cultural exploration. This is the peak tourist season with excellent conditions for wildlife watching and outdoor activities. • April to September: Best for visiting the east coast and northern regions, when these areas experience their dry season with temperatures around 30°C. This period is particularly good for visiting cultural sites in the Cultural Triangle. • January to March: Optimal for wildlife enthusiasts, as animals are more visible around water holes in the national parks during these warmer, drier months. Remember that Sri Lanka experiences two monsoon seasons: • Southwest monsoon (May to September): Affects the south and west coasts • Northeast monsoon (November to March): Impacts the north and east regions

Q: Which part of Sri Lanka is best to stay in?

Sri Lanka offers diverse experiences across different regions, each perfect for specific interests: • Cultural Triangle (Sigiriya, Dambulla, Anuradhapura): Ideal for history buffs and culture enthusiasts with UNESCO World Heritage sites and ancient ruins. • Kandy: Perfect for experiencing Sri Lankan traditions, visiting the Temple of the Tooth and exploring famous tea plantations. • South Coast (Galle, Mirissa, Bentota): Best for beach lovers, offering pristine beaches, water sports and colonial charm. • Hill Country (Nuwara Eliya, Ella): Excellent for cooler climates, scenic train journeys and tea estate visits. • East Coast (Trincomalee, Passikudah): Perfect for summer beach holidays between May and September with calmer seas and beautiful beaches. • Yala Region: Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, offering the best leopard-spotting opportunities and diverse safari experiences.

Nature was always on this tear-dropped island’s side, blessing it with a favourable position in the balmy Indian Ocean, bestowing it with pristine beaches and diverse underwater life and decorating it with verdant forests that in turn house some of the most rare and beautiful species of flora and fauna.

The magnificent forts, stunning temples and splendid ruins scattered across the country display unique and priceless heritage gems in art, architecture and human values.

Southall Travel, one of the most popular ATOL protected travel companies of the UK, designs a wonderful range of holidays for all sorts of tourists. Whether you want to book a flight to Sri Lanka or a stay at a luxury hotel, we promise to serve you with the best of a Sri Lanka holiday. Browse our impression collection of Sri Lanka tours that take you through the breathtaking natural splendours and cultural delights at all corners of the island country. Furthermore, if you wish to discover this paradise as a part of your multi-centre holiday, we have exciting deals that won’t break the bank.

Major Attractions in Sri Lanka

Whether you are travelling to the bustling capital of Colombo or sacred Kandy/Anuradhapura, to striking Galle or quaint Sigiriya, to serene Negombo/Bentota or wild Hambantota, your Sri Lanka holiday is bound to be marked by moments of absolute joy, awe and wonderment. The breathtaking train journeys, astonishing wildlife encounters, thrilling adventure opportunities, lip-smacking food and rejuvenating wellness treatments are just a few of the treats in store.

Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka

Fortunately, the weather of the country is as welcoming as its people, remaining conducive to tourism all year round due to its two monsoons. If you know how to plan, you can see a whole different side of the country even after frequent visits.

Tips and Advice

Visitors from the UK need a visa, issued for a maximum period of 30 days for entering Sri Lanka. You can get the visa on arrival but it is advisable to get it online before the travel. For up-to-date advice on visas, check with the Sri Lankan High Commission in the UK. A number of airlines run direct and indirect flights from London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR) and other major UK airports to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, Sri Lanka. SriLankan Airlines runs non-stop flights from LHR, taking up to 10hrs 30mins to land in Colombo.

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