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Sri Lanka

South Asia

Sigiriya's rock fortress, tea country in the hills, and a coastline that rivals anywhere in South Asia.

  • Sigiriya Rock
  • Hill country & tea estates
  • Coastal towns
Best time
December – March (west & south coasts), May – September (east coast)
Ideal length
6–8 days
Currency
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Visa (Indian passport)
ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) — quick online approval for Indian nationals

The shortlist

Where a Sri Lanka trip usually goes

Nothing here is fixed — this is the raw material. Keep what appeals, cut what doesn't, and we'll build the route around what's left.

  1. Sigiriya

    An ancient rock fortress rising 200 metres out of the jungle, with frescoes and water gardens at its base — one of Asia's more striking ruins.

  2. Kandy

    The cultural capital, home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the gateway to Sri Lanka's central hill country.

  3. Ella

    Hill-country town famous for the Nine Arch Bridge, tea estate walks, and the train ride there — regularly called one of the world's most scenic.

  4. Galle

    A Dutch colonial fort town on the south coast — ramparts, boutique cafes, and beaches within easy reach.