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Top things to do in Sri Lanka

• Relax on the long stretches of palm fringed soft golden sand
  
  
• Visit Sigiriya, where deep in the jungle on top of the formidable "Lion Rock" you'll find a magnificent fortress
  
  
• Pinnwela is the home of a fascinating elephant orphanage
  
  
• Travel through Ratnapur, the spectacular city of gems, where miners toil in search of their fortune.
  
  
• Shop for locally mined jewels, gemstones and unique jewellery.
  
  

Sri Lanka Information
Lying on the tip of India, Sri Lanka is the most amazing island with its delicious foods and its overwhelming sights. This island has something for everyone whether it's shopping for souvenirs or finding out about the cultures they have there. All inclusive holidays are a firm favourite in Sri Lanka

If you like to shop then you will love it here with its open-aired markets and boutiques which sell a great selection of souvenirs for example, batiks a range of teas, ceramics and a choice of silver jewellery which would make excellent gifts.

Sri Lanka offers a huge range of sights that must be seen for example; why not visit the stunning Hunas falls, or maybe 'The Temple of The Tooth' in Kandy. Also if its entertainment you're after then during July and August the Kandy Perahera pageant offers a spectacular and colorful show which offers a combination of decorated elephants and acrobats and performers.

If you're in to experimenting with different foods then why not try the typical Sri Lanka curry which has a mixture of cinnamon and coconut. This is one of the most popular places which couples choose to get married, and with the lush greenery and the friendly people, who could blame them!

Sri Lanka appeals to all ages as it offers something for everyone!

If your looking for a holiday in the warmest time of the year then June, July, August and September are the best months to go as the temperature is around 32C, but if your looking for something cooler then March, April and October are the better months for you.

Sri Lanka's idyllic landscape and a mercurial mix of opportunities make it the ultimate holiday destination.

May you have the gift of long life! With this traditional greeting, you are welcome to Sri Lanka,
the garden of Eden, "the original paradise, amid scenes as beautiful as the hand of God ever created". Many a traveller before you, from ancient mariners and merchants, to modern astronauts and businesspeople, have been seduced by the tantalizing beauty of the colours and costumes of this land which, according to Mark Twain, were "All harmonious, all in perfect taste"

Today's Sri Lanka welcome its visitors to experience the nation's glittering tapestry of culture, and the rich abundance of nature, so handsomely bestowed, and to give credence to the old adage - that good things come in small packages.

Sri Lanka's archaeological treasures bear testimony to a civilization that spanned the golden age of Periclean Greece, the Roman Empire, Mayan citadels, and Napoleonic grandeur. The resultant legacy is a culture embellished by the more recent influences of Western colonizers, and Eastern traders, producing a mercurial mix of races and religions, arts and crafts, festivals and costumes that enchant the visitor with their exquisite variety.

To these man-made riches, add the God-given blessings of nature: azure seas, sandy beaches, verdant hills, cascading waterfalls, abundant wildlife, a riot of flowers and fruits, coconut groves, spice gardens, tea estates - and no wonder, the smiles of this paradise beckon the visitor to savour the kaleidoscopic experience ever so much longer, lest he awake, from what must surely be a wide-angle dream in Technicolor! Ringing the island's miles of uncluttered white, sandy beaches, where sun-seekers and fun-lovers are caressed by gentle, ocean breezes. Rising amid spectacular waterfalls to mist-shrouded peaks is the central hill region home to the world famous "Pure Ceylon Tea" gardens, and the legendary gem mines that produce sapphires, rubies, and a dozen other gems. As you travel from the lowland plains to the highlands in air-conditioned coach or car, a panorama of people at work or play unfolds. Roads share space with cars, carts, bikes, bullocks, and even elephants. The roadside is vibrant with life, and the lush landscape presents a palette of changing colours. Pause, if you would, at wayside markets, handicraft shops or batik factories. Or stop to watch craftsmen at work, gems being mined, tea leaves being plucked, elephants bathing in rivers or fishermen on stilts.

Colombo, the main point of entry, is a bustling metropolis of big businesses and small bazaars; while Kandy - the last royal citadel - is the cultural center and home to the legendary Temple of the Sacred Toot Relic, and the spectacular festivals of the perahera. Galle, the ancient port of Tarshish, is a town within a medieval fortress; while Nuwara Eliya, in the salubrious up-country, nestles amidst picturesque tea gardens and dazzling waterfalls. In the "Rajarata", or king's domain, are the ancient cities of Anuradhpura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla and Sigiriya - all treasured


Antiquities of a priceless heritage over 2,500 years old. The western coastline from Negombo, north of the airport, to Tangalle, in the south shelters a string of magnificent beach resorts and quaint fishing villages. At the many national parks, wild elephant, leopard, bear, and a host of other fauna and flora.

Cities and resorts cater to visitors, with hotels ranging from the luxury five-star class, international chain properties, to the much more moderate-budget hostelries. Most hotels offer a culinary extravaganza to pamper guests with a variety of cuisine from the East and the West, as well as local dishes that reflect the elastic tastes of seafarers, invaders, and traders that came ashore over the centuries.

The individual businessperson, and the group of conventioneers will both find opportunities to invest or trade under generous incentives offered by a government committed to promotion of Free Trade. Sri Lanka's high-literate population, fluent in English and proficient in technology, and trained under a social system which has nurtured free education from kindergarten through university for the last 65 years, is one of the most competent labour markers in the world.
Sri Lankan's know no word for "goodbye". Thus, when the time comes to leave these shores, we will not bid farewell, but invite our guests to return - again and again!

Month	Temp (°C)	Sunshine	Rainfall
January	30°C	8hrs	8.9cm
February	31°C	9hrs	6.9cm
March	31°C	8hrs	14.7cm
April	31°C	6hrs	23.1cm
May	31°C	6hrs	37.1cm
June	29°C	5hrs	22.4cm
July	29°C	6hrs	13.5cm
August	29°C	6hrs	10.9cm
September	29°C	6hrs	16.0cm
October	29°C	7hrs	34.8cm
November	29°C	6hrs	31.5cm
December	29°C	8hrs	14.7cm

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Sri Lanka Passport and Visa Information
You will require a full 10-year British passport valid for at least 6 months after your return to the UK. For travel to Goa, Kerala and Sri Lanka, holders of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Nepalese and Bangladeshi passports are not permitted to travel on British Charter Flights. Please note - this travel restriction does not apply to Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Nepalese and Bangladeshi passport holders who have a spouse holding a foreign (non Indian) passport.

A visa valid for one month is given on arrival.

Other Information about Sri Lanka
Departure Tax: Compulsory departure tax has been included in the total price of your holiday.

NOTE: All charges, passport and visa requirements are subject to change. It is the responsibility of all guests to ensure they have the correct travel documents, we advise you to contact the appropriate consulate.

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