Southeast Asia
Sri Lanka
Tea hills, temples & tiny distances
Welcome to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka squeezes astonishing variety into a small island — ancient rock fortresses, misty tea plantations, golden beaches and elephants in the wild, all within short drives.
The Kandy-to-Ella train through emerald hills is one of the world's prettiest rides, while Galle's colonial fort and southern beaches offer a relaxed finish.
It's close, affordable and wonderfully welcoming for Indian travellers and families.
Currency
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Language
Sinhala, Tamil, English
Flight time
~3.5h direct
Time difference
Same as IST
Best time to visit
December – April (south/west)
Sri Lanka has two monsoons. Dec–April suits the south and west coasts and hill country; May–Sep favours the east coast.
Visa information
ETA (e-Visa)
Indian travellers apply online for an ETA before arrival — quick and inexpensive. We process it for you.
VayuGo handles your visa paperwork end-to-end
Things you'll never forget
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb
- Kandy-to-Ella hill-country train
- Tea-estate tour in Nuwara Eliya
- Yala leopard & elephant safari
- Galle Fort at sunset
- Whale watching off Mirissa
What it costs
Indicative per-person costs from India. Your VayuGo expert tailors everything to your budget.
Flights (return, ex-India)
₹16,000 – ₹30,000
Hotels (per night)
₹3,000 – ₹14,000
Private car + driver (per day)
₹4,000 – ₹6,500
Food (per day)
₹700 – ₹1,800
Safaris & entries
₹2,500 – ₹6,000
Trips you can start from
Sri Lanka Grand Tour
Culture, hills, safari and a beach finish.
- 1
Arrive Colombo
Transfer to the Cultural Triangle.
- 2
Sigiriya & Dambulla
Climb the rock fortress and the cave temples.
- 3
Kandy
Temple of the Tooth and a cultural dance show.
- 4
Hill-country train
Scenic ride to Ella through the tea estates.
- 5
Nuwara Eliya & Ella
Tea factory, Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam's Peak.
- 6
Yala safari
Leopards, elephants and birdlife, then to the south coast.
- 7
Galle & depart
Galle Fort, beach time and transfer to Colombo.
Handpicked hotels
4.85★ Eco
Heritance Kandalama
Sigiriya
from ₹16,000 / night
4.84★ Tea-estate
98 Acres Resort
Ella
from ₹12,000 / night
4.75★ Oceanfront
Jetwing Lighthouse
Galle
from ₹15,000 / night
Sri Lanka in pictures
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