Sri Lanka Tour Packages

Where To Stay On Your Sri Lanka Vacation?

Trips can be made more fun and relaxing when you have a lavish and comfortable accommodation you can retire into at the end of a day well spent on a foreign land. Sri Lanka Vacation packages from TravelTriangle makes sure that you get the best of everything to enjoy your time off from the world. Here is a list of few such accommodations that will help you make your stay a peaceful one

1. Heaven Seven

Located in the heart of the city of Kandy, this hotel gives the lodgers a chance to experience the ever so alluring view of the Kandy lake from its balconies. It provides tourists a great escape from the busy city after a tiresome day. The rooms in Heaven Seven are fully furnished with a comfortable bedding, seating area, satellite TVs, luxurious toiletries and much more.

Star Category: 3-star hotel

Price Per Night: INR 3,852

Location: 24A, Haddon Hill Road,, 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

2. Fairview Hotel

A 3-star property in Colombo, this hotel feels like a home away from home. With courteous staff, earthy and warm tones of interiors, positive ambiance this hotel is a treat. Fairview Hotel offers the guests some additional services such as Free WiFi, dry cleaning, wheelchair access, meeting rooms, free parking, in house restaurant and a bar. Duck feather pillows, crisp white sheets, perfect lighting are some of the features that makes the rooms of this hotel feel cozy and relaxing.

Star Category: 3-star hotel

Price Per Night: INR 2, 899 onwards

Location: Ramakrishna Road, Wellawatte, Wellawatte, 00600 Colombo, Sri Lanka

3. Rockside Beach Resort

What better accommodation to chill and relax than a resort next to a peaceful beach! Moreover, Rockside Beach Resort offers an outdoor swimming pool along with water sports activities to the guests. Other activities that can be enjoyed while in the hotel or around it includes cycling, diving and fishing. To add to the fun, all the rooms feature sea views from their balconies.

Star Category: 3-star resort

Price Per Night: INR 2,204 onwards

Location: 65 Galle Road, Bentota Beach, Bentota 80510 Sri Lanka

4. Leopard Nest

A little on the heavier side when the price is concerned, this eco lodge is a paradise for all the travelers wanting to be closer to mother nature. This lodge is nestled in the jungle of Yala National Park and defines luxury. Leopard Nest lodge provides authentic wild experience with tree houses and large tents.

Star Category: 3-star hotel

Price Per Night: INR 20,549 onwards

Location: Palatupana Yala National Park, 82600 Yala, Sri Lanka

5. Earl’s Regency

A perfect blend of peace and richness, this hotel is located 5 km away from Kandy with an extremely serene hilly countryside landscape to soothe your eyes. Wake up to the beautiful view of the mountains and breathe in the fresh air. Their rooms are spacious and offer various amenities which makes the stay more comfortable and easy. Earl’s Regency also houses a freeform pool, a business center and a spa. Head to this hotel to get free of all the stress and relax your mind, body and soul. Research more about the activities available in this hotel when you are booking your tour package for Sri Lanka.

Star Category: 5-star resort

Price Per Night: INR 7,028

Location: Tennekumbura, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka

Must Try Dishes And Cafes Of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, the Pearl of the Ocean, is mostly famous for dishes revolving around seafood, coconut, rice and curry, the latter two being their staple. Sri Lankan dishes are packed with spices and flavours that will make your tongues dance and crave for more.

1. Chilli Fish Curry

Loaded with herbs and spices, this dish will take your palates on a ride. Eaten with a plate of rice, Chili Fish Curry is flavoursome, and delicious. Where to go- Barracuda, Upali’s, Curry Pot

2. Polos Curry

A dish for the vegetarians out there, the main ingredient for this particular dish is baby jackfruit. Polos curry is full of spices and a bit sour on the edges- exactly what Sri Lankan food is all about. Where to go- Culture Colombo, Banana Leaf Family Restaurant

3. Chilli Crab

Being an island country, Sri Lankan cuisine majorly includes dishes with seafood. Chilli crab is a scrumptious dish made with medium sized lagoon crabs and flavoured with ginger, garlic, red chillies and a few drops of cooking wine. When planning your Sri Lanka tour, do not forget to add Chilli Crab to the must-try list! Where to go- Ministry of Crabs, Curry Leaf, The Lagoon

4. Kottu

Kottu or stir-fried shredded roti is the Sri Lankan street food. The dish includes shredded roti mixed thoroughly with heaps of vegetables and is served warm. Where to go- Streets of the city Colombo

5. Coconut pancakes

A Sri Lankan sweet delicacy, these pancakes are irresistible and can be eaten as a breakfast or dessert! Pancakes are made with flour and coconut milk, stuffed with palm treacle. Where to go- Meewitha, Pan Cake House and Restaurant

Activities That One Must Experience On Their Sri Lanka Tour

The island-country is frequented by tourists from all over the world. Encompassing such an exhaustive list of spectacular locations that let people not only savor some mesmerizing views, but also let them engage in adventure activities for a unique experience, our uniquely crafted Sri Lanka tour packages from Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi, and other cities of India have been designed to cater a memorable tropical vacation. Check some popular activities below which we can include on our Sri lanka holiday package:

1. Take a train ride on Kandy to Ella

Witness the picturesque naturescapes formed with tea plantations and forests of Sri Lanka. Lush green trees running by, fresh breeze brushing against your skin as you look out the window into the woodland forests is definitely going to be one of your favorite things to do in Sri Lanka.

2. River Safari in Bentota

Hop on a river safari if you are looking for an adventure. River safari will give you a chance to spend time turtles, crocodiles, black monkeys, Asian water monitor (only the heaviest lizard on this planet) and many more creatures.

3. Surfing on the south coast of Sri Lanka

The south coast of Sri Lanka is a perfect destination for surfers featuring warm water, never ending waves and tropical sunny weather. Hikkaduwa surf beach is the mecca of surfing with bars and huts present along the beach, creating a positive and fun atmosphere. Plan out your Sri Lanka holidays keeping in mind the thrill and adventures that this country holds.

4. Trek in Horton Plains

Lush forests, refreshing waterfalls, misty lakes are a few characteristic features of the Horton Plains National Park. Travelers willing to go an escapade can choose from the tracks varying between one hour trails to much longer ones.

5. Hike to Diyaluma Falls top

The view from the top of these falls is something that hikers should never miss. It is going to take your breath away. It is a downhill trek with numerous amounts of pools dropping towards the edge of the cliff and connecting with one huge pool that is crashing into a pool 600 ft down the hill.

6. Relax and get stress free at the beach in Bentota

If you are looking for Sri Lanka Holiday Packages that helps you get closer to nature and just relax on your time off from the world, Bentota beach is the perfect escape. TravelTriangle always keep your needs and preferences in mind. The ever so peaceful and scenic beaches will make you want to stay there and laze around forever.

7. Whale watching in Mirissa

Another water activity to be a part of in this island country is whale watching. Blue whale is the biggest animal in the world and to look at them live is one of a kind experience. Hop onto one of the boats and have a good look at the whales from a good distance.

8. Visit a Tea Plantation in Nuwara Eliya

Pick a Sri Lanka tourist package that will take you to a lush green tea plantation in Nuwara Eliya, where smiling tea leaf pickers show you how exactly they harvest the leaves, and how it gets processed and transferred to your breakfast table. Needless to say, the views here, with myriad shades of green is a thing that you have to see to believe.

9. Enjoy the nightlife of Colombo

If you feel the need to rub shoulders with the locals and have a few drinks before you get the chance to dance the night away, can there be a better place than Colombo? The nightlife here is phenomenal, with plenty of world class bars and pubs, fine dining restaurants, and of course, discotheques, this is where you can really let your hair down.

10. Visit a Turtle Hatchery

Sri Lanka is probably one of the only places in Asia where you can visit a turtle hatchery and enjoy watching the adorable little creatures come out of their shells and make their way to the sea, from the beach. At the turtle hatcheries in Bentota, you can also get to help the little guys make it across the beach and get swimming in the sea.

Safety Measures For A Trip To Sri Lanka

• Do not indulge in any business with anyone who has directly approached you to indulge in any scheme or business.
• Make sure you have all your passport, ID proof, and travel insurance.
• Be vigilant and keep your belongings safe.
• Do not deal or indulge in drugs. It is illegal.
• Always call up the hotel or lookup for the tourist place you want to visit if someone informed you it is closed. Don’t blindly on people.
• Avoid traveling during late-night hours especially through tuk-tuks in poorly lit areas.
• While looking for tuk-tuks, don’t agree on any price blatantly, haggle lit but don’t push it. Simply find a different tuk-tuk if you don’t agree on the price.
• Do not make derogatory remarks about the history or political status of the place.
• Always carry a map of the place you are visiting to get an idea of the surroundings.
• Do your homework and do a little research about the place you are visiting.

What to Carry on A Sri Lanka Trip?

Sri Lanka, a teardrop in the Indian ocean, is famous for its temples, exotic beaches, natural beauty and wildlife. There are certain points that one must keep in mind while exploring the country in order to have a butter smooth and hassle free vacation. Find a list for the same below-

• Carry bottled water.
• Always carry extra cash as you never know if the ATMs in the country will accept your cards or not.
• Avoid getting a sunburn by applying an appropriate amount of sunscreen. Carry one with you at all times during the day.
• Carry light woollens for when visiting the hills as well as other rainfall essentials such as umbrellas and waterproof rain covers along with you.
• Do not forget to pack comfortable hiking shoes/ sneakers for trekking and exploring this beautiful country. Also, take along flip flops for the beach.
• Always carry essentials like power banks, sunglasses, insect repellent cream, sunscreen, medicines, extra pairs of slippers, and other important things wherever you go.
• Carry all the important documents like visa, passport, ID proof etc. with you, or put them in your hotel locker and carry laminated photocopies with you.
• Get a local sim card to stay in touch back home.

Endless beaches, timeless ruins, welcoming people, oodles of elephants, rolling surf, fun-filled train rides, and famous teas make Sri Lanka irresistible. Lying between the more trodden parts of India and Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka's history, culture, and natural beauty are undeniably alluring. The country is a destination that beckons ardent tourists. Few places have as many UNESCO World Heritage Sites packed into such a small area as Sri Lanka is home to. Its culture is over 2000 years and can be discovered at ancient sites where legendary temples boast beautiful details even as they shelter in caves or perch on prominent peaks. So wait no more, and choose from the best Sri Lanka tourism packages from India provided by TravelTriangle.