{"id":3395,"date":"2020-09-01T06:12:19","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T06:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/?p=3395"},"modified":"2025-01-02T07:51:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T07:51:21","slug":"sri-lanka-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/sri-lanka-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan the Perfect Tour with This Sri Lanka Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Small but mighty; no other country packs in as much as this tear-dropped shaped island off the south coast of India. Sitting in the Indian Ocean, fringed by pristine beaches, Sri Lanka is a gem that hides in plain sight. With its abundance of timeless ruins, more UNESCO sites than most countries its size and a compelling variety of landscapes, Sri Lanka travel is gradually climbing up the list. For the moment, the \u2018Paradise Island\u2019 remains largely unspoilt and refreshingly undeveloped in many spots.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

From its wildlife-rich jungles, rainforests and national parks to the mist-covered, cool plateaus of the highlands, Sri Lanka\u2019s landscapes are wonderfully diverse. Rainforest-clad peaks and verdant hills covered in tea plantations draw in avid trekkers and those looking to tick off a few of Sri Lanka\u2019s epic scenic train journeys. The country\u2019s necklace of sandy gems, world-class dive sites and surf just a hop away from any point in the country, beckons an interesting crowd of honeymooners, young nomads and travelling families.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With over two thousand years of history, Sri Lanka boasts a myriad of charms in the form of ruined ancient cities, intriguing Buddhist monuments and more recent colonial heritage. Not only has Sri Lanka\u2019s deep-rooted Buddhist culture lent itself to the country\u2019s unique cultural identity, but its generations of visitors have led to an adaptation to a wide range of influences. An important trading post in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka absorbed the Arab, Malay, Portuguese, Dutch and British influences over the centuries resulting in intriguing culture, cuisine and architecture.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sri Lanka shapes up as a top destination with its contrasting landscapes, individuality and low-key tourism. With most of its key destinations no more than a couple of hours from each other, the ease of travel in this country is just the icing on the cake.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This Sri Lanka travel guide reveals all you need to know and more;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Best Month to Visit Sri Lanka<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Two separate monsoon seasons punctuate Sri Lanka\u2019s climate; whilst one part of the island is wet, the other is dry, meaning you can usually dodge the rain. The east and west are mirror images of each other when it comes to seasons.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The main monsoon season, known as \u2018Yala\u2019, spans April to September on the west and southwest coasts including places like Galle<\/a> and Colombo<\/a>. The wettest months during this time are from April to June. The less dramatic monsoon season, known as \u2018Maha\u2019, sprinkles the east coast between November and March.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For the south and central areas, the best time to visit Sri Lanka is between December and March. If you\u2019re looking to visit Arugam Bay and Trincomalee on your Sri Lanka tour, then April to September is the best time to visit Sri Lanka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Whilst the rain may catch you off guard, particularly in October and November when the seasons are switching; the temperatures are something you can rely on. All year round on the coast and lowlands, you can expect temperatures of 26 to 30 degrees celsius. If you head high up to Kandy and the hill country, you can expect temperatures to drop as low as 14 in the day, and almost freezing at night!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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