Ambassador's House is tucked within Galle’s historic seventeenth century fortress on the so...
A sweeping beachfront estate on five verdant acres (two hectares) of Sri Lanka’s south coast, ANI Villas Sri Lanka is an all-inclusive, private resort for one group of guests alo...
Blue Heights is a lovely four-bedroom villa nestled in 2 acres of lush gardens and enjoys a south facing elevated position. The beach is accessed via a private gate and is only a 1...
Claughton House is a beautiful five bedroom home located in 8 acres of lush tropical gardens with spectacular ocean views. The home is located in a secured gated compound and the w...
Elysium Villa is a magnificent five bedroom boutique hotel that is located on the beach near to Galle Fort. The property can be rented on an exclusive basis. Elysium is spread out ...
Ivory House is an elegant and contemporary 4 bedroom villa located near to Galle. You will be mesmorised travelling to the villa as you go via local villages and vibrant green padd...
Ivy Beach Resort (previously The Old Lady at The Sea) is a beautiful beachfront property that can accommodated up to 23 guests. The villa is a reconstruction of a 300 year old Dutc...
Kambura Villa is a beautiful five bedroom villa located on the southern most tip of Sri Lanka. You can enjoy evenings on the terrace enjoying a refreshing cocktail and watch the su...
Lassana Kanda is an exceptional villa offering stunning views over jungle and paddy fields and is located on a hill top a short drive away from Galle. The property has south west...
Oceans Edge is a lovely four-bedroom villa with spectacular views of Sri Lanka's south coast. T...
Ambassador's House is tucked within Galle’s historic seventeenth century fortress on the so...
A sweeping beachfront estate on five verdant acres (two hectares) of Sri Lanka’s south coast, ANI Villas Sri Lanka is an all-inclusive, private resort for one group of guests alo...
Blue Heights is a lovely four-bedroom villa nestled in 2 acres of lush gardens and enjoys a south facing elevated position. The beach is accessed via a private gate and is only a 1...
Claughton House is a beautiful five bedroom home located in 8 acres of lush tropical gardens with spectacular ocean views. The home is located in a secured gated compound and the w...
Elysium Villa is a magnificent five bedroom boutique hotel that is located on the beach near to Galle Fort. The property can be rented on an exclusive basis. Elysium is spread out ...
Ivory House is an elegant and contemporary 4 bedroom villa located near to Galle. You will be mesmorised travelling to the villa as you go via local villages and vibrant green padd...
Ivy Beach Resort (previously The Old Lady at The Sea) is a beautiful beachfront property that can accommodated up to 23 guests. The villa is a reconstruction of a 300 year old Dutc...
Kambura Villa is a beautiful five bedroom villa located on the southern most tip of Sri Lanka. You can enjoy evenings on the terrace enjoying a refreshing cocktail and watch the su...
Lassana Kanda is an exceptional villa offering stunning views over jungle and paddy fields and is located on a hill top a short drive away from Galle. The property has south west...
Oceans Edge is a lovely four-bedroom villa with spectacular views of Sri Lanka's south coast. T...
Sri Lankan Airlines offer direct flights from London Heathrow. Other options include Qatar Airways via Doha, Emirates via Dubai and Jet Airways via Mumbai and Etihad via Abu Dhabi.
Capital: | Colombo |
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Flying time: | 11 hours |
Language: | When in Sri Lanka, expect to hear two languages, Sinhala and Tamil, predominantly. But most likely you will also hear a third language, English, and maybe even Sri Lankan Creole Malay. |
Country Size: | 25,332 square miles |
Time Difference from UK: | +5.5 hours Winter/ +4.5 hours Summer |
Currency: | Sri Lanka Rupee |
Voltage: | 240 volts |
Driving: | Left hand side of the road |
Airport: | Bandaranaike International Airport is the main international airport serving Sri Lanka, and a hub for SriLankan Airlines |
Entry Requirements: | You will need a visa to enter Sri Lanka. You can get a short stay visa online at: Electronic Travel Authority (ETA).. Tourist visas are normally issued for a maximum period of 30 days. |
Drink the water: | It is advisable to drink only bottled water |
Beaches: | A beach lovers haven with long golden beaches, white sandy beaches, secluded beaches. |
Health and Safety: | It is advisable to check which inoculations you require with your doctor. Pack your mosquito repellant. |
Sri Lanka is a year-round holiday destination -You just have to know which side of the island to focus on in any given month.
The south-western monsoon brings rain to the south-west of Sri Lanka between May and September, while the dry season in this region runs from December to March. In the north and eastern coastal regions of the country, the weather is influenced by the north-eastern monsoon, which brings wind and rain between October and January, and dryer weather between May and September.
There is also an inter-monsoonal period during October and the first half of November, when rain and thunderstorms can occur across the island. This clears up as December nears, with conditions getting balmier by the day during the second half of November.
The period from December to mid-April is considered the peak season for overall weather and therefore overall visitor numbers.
Sri Lanka is a small island nation south of India and is a land brimming with rainforests, diverse wildlife and endless beaches. This beautiful island boasts an incredible diversity in its landscape, from pristine beaches to spectacular rainforests and wildlife, as well as ancient ruins – little wonder it is becoming a must visit destination.
With a history expanding over 3000 years, Sri Lanka has some of world’s ancient cities including Polonnaruwa and Digamadulla.
Of all the ancient cities of Lanka, the most famed and most exquisite is the Kingdom of Anuradhapura. Sri Lanka’s third and the longest serving capital and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world is also one of the most sacred cities of World Buddhists.
Sigiriya is a must see – a fifth century AD fortress and a water garden displays some of the most futuristic elements of landscaping and some of the oldest murals recorded in the country. Sigiriya offers some of the most captivating views of the whole island.
Sri Lanka is also famed for its beaches – with nearly 1600 km of of palm fringed Coastline, Sri Lanka is the ideal destination for beach lovers. Whether you prefer windsurfing, kayaking, yachting, water skiing, scuba diving or simply relaxing and enjoying the views, Sri Lanka offers it all.
The best of the Southern beaches include Tangalla, Beruwala, Mirissa, Bentota and Unawatuna with varying options including chic boutique hotels, glowing coral reefs, gentle sandbars and undiscovered corners of paradise.
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