Sri Lanka

Travel to Sri Lanka

The teardrop of India

Best time: December to March (west coast) / April to Sept (east coast)
Capital: Colombo / Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Population: 22 M
Languages: Sinhalese, Tamil, English

Sri Lanka: A story shaped by many cultures

Sri Lanka is a magical island: millenary Buddhist temples, misty mountain tea plantations, wild elephants, tropical beaches and vibrant gastronomy. Small in size but immense in experiences.

Must-see highlights

Sigiriya

Sigiriya

The lion rock, fortress in the clouds

Kandy

Kandy

Temple of the Tooth of Buddha

Ella

Ella

Tea plantations and mountains

Yala

Yala

Safari: leopards and elephants

Try this

Eat

◦ Rice & curry

◦ Hoppers

◦ Kottu roti

◦ Fresh crab

Drink

◦ Ceylon tea

◦ King coconut

◦ Arrack

Fun facts

Sri Lanka has the highest biodiversity density in Asia.

Ceylon tea is grown on the island and is one of the most famous in the world.

Sri Lanka was the first country in the world to have a female prime minister in 1960.

Ayubowan! (May you live long)

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