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It was our first anniversary. So, we wanted to go to someplace beautiful. After checking numerous romantic destinations on internet, we decided to go to Sri Lanka. We chose Sri Lanka because of its scenic beauty and it has many amazing locations to visit. Also, we wanted a place that had less travel time from India and was within budget. We mentioned out queries at various platforms and finally booked our romantic trip to Sri Lanka with TravelTriangle. The following are the best experiences of our trip that would surely help future travelers.

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Ekansh Trip Details For Sri Lanka In April

Trip Type: Family
Trip Duration: 6D/5N
Number of people: 4 persons
Trip Cost: INR 137,018
Inclusions: Airfare, Airport Transfers, Accommodation, English-speaking Driver, Sightseeing, Breakfast
Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Visa

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Sri Lanka In April Itinerary Account

Here is a day-wise account of my first anniversary trip to Sri Lanka in April that we enjoyed to the fullest.

Day 1: Touchdown In Colombo

enjoyed to the fullest
Elephant Safari
walk to explore the city of Colombo

We reached Colombo around 4 pm in the evening and was received by Mr. Prasal, the cab driver outside the airport. We straight away went to the hotel. After resting for some time, we went for a walk to explore the city of Colombo. We had dinner in a vegetarian restaurant and that was our day. We recharged our batteries for all the excitement and adventure in store for us the next day.


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Day 2: Kandy Tour

watched elephants taking bath in the river
watching animals existing in their natural habitat
 it is peaceful and serene
famous Tooth Relic Temple

We checked out from the hotel and headed towards Kandy. On the way, we stopped at the Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage where we watched elephants taking bath in the river. We spent time over there for 1-2 hours. It was fun watching animals existing in their natural habitat. After that, we had a sumptuous lunch and moved towards the famous Tooth Relic Temple. It was a huge temple with old stories about it. The temple is located in a complex in the former kingdom of Kandy. We enjoyed taking a tour around the temple as it was so peaceful and serene.

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Day 3: Nuwara Eliya

low-country lotus and water lilies floating in the pond looked enchanting
tea plantations with verdant grrenery looked soothing to the eyes
cultural show and enjoy

The third day of our trip to Sri Lanka in April was spent amidst the lush greenery of Nuwara Eliya. It is a paradise on earth. The rolling mountains with tea plantations with verdant grrenery looked soothing to the eyes. We visited Seetha Eliya where she was held captive. We saw the Ashok Vatika that we had only read about in our mythology books. Haggala Gardens was also an absolute delight. The low-country lotus and water lilies floating in the pond looked enchanting. We also went to see the cultural show later and enjoyed it to the fullest.

Day 4 & 5: Pearl Workshop & River Safari

River Safari
workshop of pearls in Kandy
river safari in the backwater lake

This day was exciting. We visited the workshop of pearls in Kandy where they told us the procedure of making pearls. The supervisors there gave detailed information about the different pearls and their value. We were exhilarated to be enlightened with the information. We even bought a few pearls for home as souvenirs. We also particpated in water sports activities. The river safari in the backwater lake was amazing. visited Boat ride in the backwater lake. We also visited the Tortoise House where we found a variety of tortoises. We even held baby crocs in our hand. It was a fun experience On our last day of our holiday in Sri Lanka in April, Mr. Prasal dropped us at the airport. All in all, it was a fun trip.

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Hotels We Stayed During Our Trip To Sri Lanka In April

We stayed in 4 hotels during our stay in Sri Lanka. Here is how I would like to give personal ratings on the basis of our experience.

1st night in Colombo: Hotel Descent Hotel in Ceylon City

Location: 3/5
Rooms: 3/5
Services: 3/5
Hospitality:3/5
Hygiene: ⅗

2nd night in Kandy: Skyloft Kandy

Loved the view and location

Location: 5/5
Rooms: 5/5
Services: 4/5
Hospitality: 3/5
Hygiene:5/5

3rd-night Ramboda: Thuruliya Lodge Hotel

Again, the views from our room and the location of the hotel were great

Location: 5/5
Rooms: 5/5
Services: 3/5
Hospitality: 3/5
Hygiene: 4/5

4th-night Wadduwa: Blue Beach Wadduwa

The view and location of the property were amazing

Location: 5/5
Rooms: 5/5
Services: 4/5
Hospitality: 4/5
Hygiene: 5/5

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DO’S And DON’TS In Sri Lanka Trip

  • Don’t forget to take a train ride in Sri Lanka
  • Don’t take pictures of local residents without prior permission
  • Dress appropriately
  • Don’t drink tap water
  • Do buy tea from Sri Lanka
  • Do not take selfies with Buddha and other religious monuments

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Sri Lanka Travel Tips

  • If you are planning a vacation in Sri Lanka, add more days to it since most of your time will be spent in traveling.
  • Water sports are a must. Do add it to your itinerary.
  • Make the best of your Sri Lanka vacation by doing as many things as possible. Also, to avoid FOMO!

How To Reach Sri Lanka

The easiest and most comfortable way to reach Sri Lanka from India is by boarding a flight either from Delhi, Chennai, or Kolkata and getting down at Colombo Airport. Colombo Airport is well connected to the other parts of the country from where you can take a mode of public or private transport to your preferred destination.

Experience With TravelTriangle

Our experience with TravelTriangle was great. Aparajita, the TT executive was very helpful and patient in solving all our queries and provided support throughout the trip.

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Commonly Asked Questions By Travelers

How were the locals and hospitality there?

The locals were sweet and very accommodating. Mr. Prasal was our cab driver and he took great care of us in Sri Lanka. He was very understanding and helped us with sightseeing the best spots in Sri Lanka and even shopping in Sri Lanka.

Is April a reasonable time to visit Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka during April was hot in the day and moderate in the morning and evening but the weather did not dampen our spirits or excitement on the trip.

Which restaurants did you visit on your trip & how was the food there?

We visited many Indian Restaurants in Sri Lanka for Indian food. We enjoyed our dining experience at Bollywood Masala in Bentota.

How was the shopping experience at your destination and what would you suggest travelers buy from there?

Shopping in Sri Lanka was a great experience. We bought a few precious pearls from our vacation. Tea and coffee are other things we would suggest fellow travelers buy from their Sri Lanka trip.

Were you satisfied with the budget for your holiday? Was there anything you felt was missing out?

Yes, we were very much satisfied with our budget. Since we were on our first anniversary trip to Sri Lanka, we had equal parts relaxation and activities planned for us.

What are the various things to do in Sri Lanka in the month of April?

Here are a few things that you can do in Sri Lanka in April:
1. Water sports like River Safari or surfing
2. Tea tasting sessions in the hill country
3. Train ride though the country
4. Visit Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage
5. Go shopping
6. Visit a turtle park


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