Sri Lanka Travel Guide

Top Destinations in Sri Lanka

• Ahungalla
• Kandalama
• Bentota Beach
• Mount Lavinia
• Beruwala
• Negombo Beach
• Colombo
• Wadduwa
• Kalutara
• Waikkal

Sri Lanka Local Customs

With so many religions represened, Sri Lanka is generaly a land of great religious tolerance. When traveling to predominantley Buddhist regions, it is advised to regard certain buddhist customs such as regarding all images of Buddha with respect

Sri Lanka Popular Destinations

Colombo - the colourful, fast paced capital city of Sri Lanka is usually the first stop for most visitors. Here you will find the most shops, restaurants and banks. Sights in the city include the Presidents residance, National Museum and Art Gallery, various Mosques and Temples and the Clock Tower. Buy some good value for money souvenirs in the Pettah Bazaar district and stroll through Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo's most fashionable suburb and view the mansions of Colombo's rich and famous.

Sigiriya - about 200km from Colombo is Sigiriya a magnifincent rock fortress built in the 5th century AD. Besides the fortress itself you will find a monastic retreat, water gardens and 5th century rock pantings of curvaceous women, as well as graffiti of visitors opinions of the pictures. As the fort is on a 200m high rock the views are breathtaking.

Anuradhapura - this city was ruled by Sinhalese Kings in 380 BC and the remains of the old city can be seen to the west and north of modern Anuradhapura. Other attractions include the cities oldest Temple Thuparama Dagoba which is believed to contain Buddha's right collar-bone, museums, twin ponds which are used for ritual baths by monks and the sacred Bo-Tree.

Kandy - this picturesque city with its distinct architecture and built around the lake has a wonderful peacful atmosphere. Things to see in Kandy include tha National Museum, Mahaweli where you can see elephants being bathed, Peradeniya Botanic Gardens and Undawattakelle Bird Sanctuary. Not to be missed is a visit to Dalada Maligawa Temple which houses the sacred tooth of Buddha which is Sri Lanka's most important religious relic.

Galle - this port city has a Dutch Fort built in 1663 and houses within it museums, churches and Dutch houses. You can go for a swim at the little beach or enjoy a drink at the bar at the New Oriental Hotel with its fantastic, historic atmosphere.

Moving Around Sri Lanka

If you value comfort over speed, then train travel is the option for you. Busses in various different states of disrepair are crowded but cheap and run almost anywhere in the country. Hiring a car with or without a driver is quite reasonable as is hiring a motorbike but be warned, driving yourself can be extremly hazardous! There are also taxis and auto-rickshaws, agree in prices before traveling. Domestic flights do not exist in Sri Lanka

National festival and holidays

Deepavali or Diwali - 11 November. Known as the festival of lights, this is the Hindu New Year and is marked by elaborate firework displays.

Vesak - on the full moon in May. This is a sacred festval that comemorates the birth, death and inlightenment of Buddha.

Thai Pongal - 14 January. A Hindu festival that celebrates and honours the Sun God.

Sri Lanka Tours

• Day Tours from Kalutara
• Last Minute Special Offer
• Sri Lanka Classic Mini Tour
• Hightlight Tour in Sri Lanka
• 10 Days Golf Package in Sri Lanka
• Explore Sri Lanka
• Sri Lanka Mini Cultural Tour
• King Of Sri Lankan Jungles 9 Days
• Auybowan Tour Sri Lanka
• 12 Days Adventure Programme
• Discovering Sri Lanka 09 Nights & 10 Days
• Classical Sri Lanka 07 Nights & 08 Days
• Romance In Paradise A 09 Nights 10 Days Grand Honeymoon Tour
• Colombo & Kandy 02 Nts tour
• Golden Lanka Cultural Tour
• Sri Lankan Jewels
• South Coast Tour
• Gem Island Tour
• Excursion to Kandy
• The Last Kingdom
• Sri Lanka Grand Tour
• tour package in Srilanka
• Sri Lankan Safari
• Ancient City Tour
• Excursions from Beruwala Bentota
• Colombo Airport to South Beaches
• 3 Nights 4 Days Tour
• Kandy the Hill Capital
• Ancient grandeur & The hills of Sri Lanka
• Ancient Cities of Sri Lanka
• Round Tour Sri Lanka
• Tour Sri Lanka
• Explore Sri Lanka
• Beautiful Mountains and the Nice Beaches
• Over night stay in Yala to see Leopards
• Ayurveda treatments in Negombo
• 7 Day Round Tour
• Colombo, Kandy and Beach
• Short Hill Country Tour
• Hill Country & Cultural Tour Package
• Surfing Paradise
• White water rafting in Sri Lanka