After 2019 bombing and the famous coronavirus pandemic, Sri Lanka was reopened to tourists since January 2021.
The tropical climate, beautiful beaches and incredible food of Sri Lanka are just some of the many reasons to include the South Asian country on your travel wish list. In this island nation known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, you can learn of its ancient history by visiting the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya in the Cultural Triangle, witness a giant gathering of Asian elephants in Minneriya National Park or catch some waves at Arugam Bay or Hikkaduwa.
Sri Lanka is a great place to visit for water sport and wildlife enthusiasts and a haven for history buffs. As well as a guide to some of the best things to see and do in Sri Lanka, we’ve picked a selection of places to stay to help you put together your travel plan.
A tropical climate all year round
Sri Lanka experiences two monsoon seasons which affect different parts of the country during different months. This means that, at any given time, travelers can expect a sunny climate somewhere on the island. The southwest monsoon is between May and July, which leaves the north rain-free, and the northeast monsoon is between October and January, which leaves the south ready to be explored.
Make the most of the weather with a stay at one of the best luxury hotels in Sri Lanka.
Amazing food
Sri Lanka is blessed with a distinctive cuisine flavoured with exotic spices. The famed rice and curry spread includes an intense and fragrant lentil and chicken or fish curry with rice and vegetables on the side. The fish curry is highly recommended by locals. Kottu is a popular street food of Tamil origin with chopped roti flatbread and usually egg, meat, vegetables and salna — a spicy sauce on the side — and is not to be missed. Make sure you try egg hoppers too.
Source: The Culture Trip
