Meet the laid back charm of the colonial era, combined with the vibrancies of a modern city in Colombo. With the Indian Ocean touching its western boundaries, the city has some beautiful beaches that have been luring travelers for centuries. As you move to its mainland, you will come across lush colonial gardens, high rise buildings, mansions, and all other highlights of an urban world. Simultaneously, some contrasting images of street markets and crammed roads will also cross your paths. One thing is for sure that while here, you will have no dearth of enjoyment. Take a day tour to the city’s gardens, museums, forts and temples and chill out at the high-end bars and casinos as the sun goes down. You can also choose to spend your day at the beaches or shopping for souvenirs at the local markets. If you are visiting Sri Lanka, Colombo is perfect to start as well as conclude your journey.
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Situated on the southwest tip of Sri Lanka, the old town of Galle is one you surely don’t want to miss. Brimming with exotic beaches and colonial Dutch buildings, it is one of the finest examples of fortified cities built by the Europeans in south Asia. The mix of European and Asian styles is not only visible in the architecture but is very much alive in the atmosphere as well. The highlight of this town is the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Dutch in 1663. With its pleasant weather, Galle is a great place to wander about during the evenings. It is mostly visited from October to April as the weather is even more welcoming at that time. There are several cafes, restaurants, boutiques and souvenir shops to explore where a relaxed day can be spent. Another highlight of the town- the Galle International Stadium- is one the most picturesque cricket stadiums in the world.
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Situated in the heart of Sri Lanka is the sacred city of Kandy. Popularly known as Senkadagalapura, this city is marked for being the last capital of Sinhala kingdom, which defended its boundaries for almost three centuries against the Portuguese and Dutch invaders. Today it is the cultural capital of the country. Millions of Buddhist devotees flock to this town to visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, where the sacred tooth of Buddha has been placed. For its immense historic and cultural significance, Kandy has also made to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. At an elevation of 500 meters above the sea level, the city is enveloped within several mountain ranges and a thick forest cover. And the centerpiece lake just adds on to its charm. The skies are mostly covered with mist, hiding the mountains behind it. But once it rains, which it does frequently, the clear blue skies and the colorful urban settlements come to light.
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On the western coast of Sri Lanka lies the city of Negombo, famous for its beautiful beaches. Owing to its proximity with the Bandaranaike International Airport, it is often preferred as the first or the last destination on a Sri Lanka Tour. The long shores of the city allure many tourists and also serve as the gateway to the fishing industry. It is a modest town with several decent hotels and hangout options available here for all budget sizes. The town’s official name was coined by the Portuguese invaders but in the native Sinhala language, it is called Mīgamuva. Just like most other cities of the country, Negombo too displays the influence of Portuguese, Dutch and British eras in its architecture. A buzzing city center is better described as an active and lively place than a crowded one. Probably this sense emanates from the warmth and friendliness of the local communities here.
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Sri Lanka is situated in the northern parts of the Indian Ocean. It is an island country and is officially called the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon till the year 1972. Sri Lankan Tourism is based on the country’s wonderful beaches, wildlife, heritage, scenic beauty, fitness programs, sports and adventure and festivals. Apart from the astonishing number of tourist attractions, and the cultural diversity, another important factor for the tourists favoring Sri Lanka as a tourist attraction is that its length and breadth can be covered within a few days.
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
65,610 square km (25,332 square miles)
20,277,597
Sinhala, Tamil
94
SLST (UTC+5:30)
Sri Lanka has a moderate climate due to the effects of the winds from the Indian Ocean all around it. Sri Lanka has Mean Temperatures which hover between 17 degrees C (62.6 degrees C) and 33 degrees C (91.4 degrees F). Rainfall is dictated by the monsoon winds of the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal.
Sri Lanka shares maritime borders with the countries of Maldives to its southwest and India to its northwest. The geographic location of Sri Lanka makes it strategically important place during the days of Silk Route Trade and the world wars. Sri Lanka is situated between latitudes 5 degrees and 10 degrees N and longitudes 79 degrees and 82 degrees E.
Territory & Capital : Most of the island of Sri Lanka is flat in nature with mountains situated in the south central part.
Suitable Visiting Seasons : Sri Lanka can be visited all throughout the year. However, it has been generally observed that the tourists like to visit mostly in the period between December and April.
The transportation of Sri Lanka is well developed with the bulk of the load being carried by the highways. The highways are centered on the capital city of Colombo.
Contact the nearest embassy of Sri Lanka for updated details on the requirements for obtaining visa.
