Trips to Sri Lanka
Why travel solo to Sri Lanka?
What's the weather like?
Sri Lanka has a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. The average temperature in high season is 31ºC (89ºF), while in winter temperature averages 22ºC (72ºF).
Top three activities
1. Climb Pidurangula at sunset
2. Explore Polonnaruwa by bike
3. Safari through Yala National Park
Top five dishes to try
1. Kottu – a dish consisting of meat, vegetables and flatbread
2. Kukul – creamy curry consisting of coconut and spices
3. Parippu – dhal curry
4. Lamprais – rice, meat and curry folded into a single banana leaf
5. Polos – a curry made from young jackfruit
Top places to visit in Sri Lanka
Kosgoda
The small coastal town of Kosgoda is a slice of paradise. It boasts beautiful sandy beaches, birdwatching on the Kosgoda Lagoon and it’s also the home to turtle conservation projects, where you can learn more about the efforts to protect these beautiful creatures.
Haputale
A pretty little town clinging to a long, narrow ridge on the edge of the Sri Lankan hill country, Haputale is famous for its tea plantations. The emerald green mountains are often shrouded by mist but on clear days you’ll have panoramic views right to the coast.
Kitulgala
Kitulgala may be one of the wettest places in Sri Lanka with two monsoons a year, but during its dry months, it becomes incredibly popular with adventure sports lovers. Set among thickly forested hills, it’s the perfect spot to try whitewater rafting, caving and jungle hikes.
Kandy
The cultural capital of Sri Lanka – and one of three hubs to make up the Cultural Triangle, including Anuradhapura in the north and Polonnaruwa in the east – Kandy lays on sacred Buddhist sites, such as the Temple of the Tooth, and regal relics of the ancient Sinhala kings who once lived here.
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