No one likes to get wet in an unexpected rain the middle of an exciting travel or let unbearable heat ruin your awesome time in Sri Lanka. This is why finding the best time to visit Sri Lanka before planning your trip to the island is important
Sri Lanka is an island country located in Central Asia. Colombo is the capital and it is a country known for its elephants, intense culture and variety of experiences. Sri Lanka was a country we planned last minute and not really knowing what we were getting ourselves into, it surprised us in the most amazing ways. Our time took us on a loop to the most popular parts of the country stopping off the beaten path along the way. The people here are lovely and the wildlife is as close as you will get outside of Africa. Truly a beautiful experience and a country we wouldn’t hesitate for a return visit.
Do you need a visa? US Citizens must apply for an eVisa online and the cost is $30. Print papers and receive physical visa on arrival at airport.
Currency: Sri Lanka Rupee ( $1USD = 143.57LKR | Dec 2015 rate)
Climate: Tropical, humid and very warm
Primary Religion: Buddhist, Hindu
Local Languages: Sinhala & Tamil
Etiquette Tips: Dress modestly, women should wear long pants and shirts with long sleeves to avoid unwanted attention, tight fitting clothing should be avoided out of respect for the culture
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Hambantota | Yala National Park
Yala National Park
There are six national parks and three wildlife sanctuaries in the vicinity of Yala. Among the largest is Lunugamvehera National Park. The park is situated in the dry semi-arid climatic region and rain is received mainly during the northeast monsoon. Yala hosts a variety of ecosystems ranging from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands. It is one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in Sri Lanka. Yala harbours 215 bird species including six endemic species of Sri Lanka. The number of mammals that has been recorded from the park is 44, and it has one of the highest leopard densities in the world. The area around Yala has hosted several ancient civilisations. Two important pilgrim sites, Sithulpahuwa and Magul Vihara, are situated within the park.
Whale Watching
The ever smiling, mischievous dolphins will put on a show while some of the oldest and the largest sea creatures, the humpback and the blue whales, will nonchalantly glide past you, when you embark on a whale/ dolphin watching excursion off the Southern, Eastern or the West coast of Sri Lanka. The ideal locations for whale watching would be Dondra Point (accessible from Galle, Hikkaduwa and Mirissa) and Trincomalee while the sea off Kalpitiya teems with an abundance of dolphins.
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BEACHES IN SRILANKA
Unawatuna is the ideal place for water sports enthusiasts. Nature lovers won’t also
be left our here as it’s also a great spot for sea turtle watching. Most of all, it’s the perfect spot for yourself (and your family) to kick back and enjoy that sunshine.
The turquoise waters of Nilaveli effortlessly pulls the avid beach goer into its trap –
though to be fair, that’s the best kind of trap to find on holidays! Scuba diving and snorkeling are definitely activities that you cannot pass up on when visiting Nilaveli.
Bentota’s calm waters are perfect for many watersports activities.
Holidaying on a budget? The accommodations on Bentota beach range from luxury to budget so no matter what budget you’re on, you’re bound to find somewhere that’s perfect for you when holidaying in Bentota.
Get that adrenaline rush with a visit to Sri Lanka’s surfers paradise.
Experienced surfers can enjoy swells of 5-10 meters and non-surfers can enjoy the experience of watching these pros navigate the waves of Arugam Bay.
Hikkaduwa is easily one of the most popular beaches of the lot.
Also, whatever your aquatic preferences, you’ll definitely find it on Hikkaduwa beach… that and a whole range of delicious food options from the many restaurants lining the beach.
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