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Vacation in Sri Lanka : Highlights & Travel Tips
Sri Lanka packs an impressive variety of experiences into a relatively small island, making it especially rewarding for travelers who want culture, nature, beaches, and wildlife in one trip. You can explore ancient cities and sacred temples, ride scenic trains through misty hill country, sip fresh Ceylon tea in the highlands, and unwind on golden beaches along the coast. The country’s warmth extends beyond its tropical climate: many visitors are drawn by the hospitality, flavorful cuisine, and the ease of combining very different regions in a single itinerary.
Key highlights include the Cultural Triangle, where places like Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, and Polonnaruwa showcase the island’s long history, as well as Kandy, home to the Temple of the Tooth. Nature lovers can head to Ella and Nuwara Eliya for cool mountain scenery, waterfalls, and tea plantations, while safari parks such as Yala and Udawalawe offer chances to spot elephants, leopards, and abundant birdlife. For practical travel, plan for varied weather across different parts of the island, book popular train routes and safaris in advance, dress modestly when visiting religious sites, and allow extra travel time since road and rail journeys can be slower than distances suggest.
Best time to travel Sri Lanka
The best time to visit Sri Lanka based on this popularity data is February, with September also standing out as a strong secondary option. February is the clear peak travel month, suggesting especially favorable conditions and broad traveler appeal, while September is another popular time for visitors looking for a lively but slightly less crowded experience.
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Arrival completed
Yesterday I set off. Robi accompanied me to the airport. Nice gesture, thank you for that. I love Frankfurt Airport, it is the gateway to the wide world. The flight was 10 hours...
Pidurangala Rock - the view of the Lion
Sigiriya - Lion Rock.Our hike to Pidurangala Rock, which is not the main highlight - that title belongs to Lion Rock, the Lion Rock. This is what you look at when you climb...
Last time in Sri Lanka
In the city of Sigiriya, we climbed Lions Rock, a large stone 200 meters high, where we could see a beautiful view. We then moved on to Ella, where we stayed for 4 days. Here we...
Anuradhapura - Sri Lanka surprises us
We travel by train from Colombo to Anuradhapura. Due to the cyclone that destroyed many of the railway tracks in November/December, we accepted the offer to travel across the...
Sinharaja - the last rainforest of Sri Lanka
3 1/2 hours from Udawalawa to the southern part of the Sinharaja National Park. The last true rainforest in Sri Lanka. The drive was typical. We had to navigate around people,...
Nuwara Eliya - In the Highlands
We quickly packed up in Kandy in the morning and left without breakfast. There should be something along the way. As soon as you hit a more urban area, the traffic is terrible....
Polonnaruwa
Today we head to Polonnaruwa, a 1000-year-old royal city. It is a 1.5-hour TukTuk ride from Sigirya. On the way there, we passed through a lot of nature and enjoyed plenty of...
A lot of rain with power outage
Over the past few days, we’ve spent a lot of time splashing around in the ocean and did a bit of exploring in town.
Royal botanic gardens Peradeniya
Today we visited the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, parts of which have existed since 1371. You can tell by the tall trees and other large plants. It is an 80-hec
Temple of the Tooth, Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Bahirawakanda Buddha
Today we visited the Temple of the Tooth, where we also attended the ceremony that takes place three times a day. We were advised to go, but honestly, it probably felt si
Leeches for free
After a good breakfast on the beautiful rooftop terrace of the hotel, I started a small hike to Ella Rock. A viewpoint above Ella. And as always with Komoot, it turned a bit more...
Sri Lanka (Day 14-20)
Day 14 Journey to Tissamaharama In the morning, we went for breakfast in Ella one last time and did a bit of shopping. Afterwards, we packed our things and made our way to the...
Sri Lanka Tag (5-8)
Day 5 (Bus) Travel Day On the fifth day, we had to travel by bus for 4 hours. We were lucky with the first bus as it had air conditioning. The next bus, however, was like almost...
Back in Negombo - Our TukTuk adventure comes to an end
In the evening at our hut in Matara, we found a huge hermit crab. A hefty creature. In the morning, we arranged for a TukTuk driver (through the Pick Me App) to pick us up and...
Sri Lanka - Wonder of Asia
Upon arriving in Sri Lanka, we took a 2-day break on the beach in Negombo to recover from our culinary mishap in Delhi and spent a lot of time planning our itinerary and...
17 Tage Sri Lanka
Colombo --> Kandy --> Sigiriya --> Nuwara Eliya --> Horton Plain`s --> Pittapola --> Ella --> Mirissa --> Hikkhaduwa --> Unavatuna --> Matara -->...
Change of scenery
Actually, the taxi was booked and everything was arranged. I had a suspicion that it might not work out. It's New Year's and holiday time, everything is a bit different. Some...
Ella Sri Lanka - World Famous Train Ride Sri Lanka
Ella Sri Lanka My Ella Journal: Three Days of Hill Country Bliss - World Famous Welcome to my personal journal from the breathtaking hill country of Sri Lanka! This past...
Udawalawa - Elephant Safari
From Ella, we headed towards Udawalawa National Park. I (Sascha) briefly took over the first stretch with the winding roads from the Highlands, but shortly after, Uli took the...
Temple on Rock and Beautytime, visiting Dambulla and Sigiryia
On Thursday morning we board the half-occupied, air-conditioned minibus to Dambulla. When we got there it was raining a little, but that didn't stop us from walking to our...
Traveling around Sri Lanka by bus
The bus is the most popular means of transportation in Sri Lanka. Buses operate frequently and go almost everywhere. With a little background knowledge, it can be less...
Traveling through Sri Lanka by train
The route network
8. From bottom to top
Sri Lanka round trip: September 10th to 16th, 2018
7. The next days of our trip through Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka tour: 8.9. to 9.9.2018
Temple of the tooth, Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Bahirawakanda Buddha
Today we went to the Temple of the Tooth, where we also attended the ceremony that takes place three times a day. It had been recommended to us, but to be honest, it was
Train ticket, yes or no?
At 7:00, the Tuk Tuk picked me up on time to take me to the Ambewela train station (about 8 km away). At the entrance to the station, there was already a sign indicating that the...
Arugam Bay - Mirissa - Weligama - Sri Lanka
After more than 2½ weeks inland and adventures in the jungle and mountains, we were now heading to the coast. First to the east coast to Arugam Bay. The previously touristic...
Sri Lanka - Negombo and Anuradhapura
On Wednesday we arrived late in the evening in the capital city of Sri Lanka, Colombo. Since we arrived so late, we took a hotel in Negombo near the airport. One of the first...
9. Time on the beach - Time out
Sri Lanka round trip: 17th September to 2nd October 2018