Sri Lanka Tour Packages From Kolkata

Due to its high degree of proximity, Sri Lanka is largely influenced by Indian languages such as Tamil which is in fact, one of its National languages. Not limiting itself to language alone, we see Indian influence through the religions practised in the country as well. For instance, Buddhism, which originated in India is the most highly regarded religion in Sri Lanka. The indigenous inhabitants of the country, the Sinhalese community are a Tamil minority. Apart from this, you will also find inhabitants of Chinese, Malayali or Moor descent.

Sri Lanka exhibits a beautiful geography with more than 103 rivers and more than 50 natural waterfalls. If one was to observe the Indian coastline, they would find that Sri Lanka harbours a magnificent marine ecosystem with fringed coral reefs and seagrasses. This makes Sri Lanka a popular destination for snorkeling and scuba diving. The numerous forests and grasslands are home to some beautiful native and rare species of elephants, leopards, sloth bears, deer, wild boar, porcupines and langurs. To protect this wildlife, there are two very important National Parks in Sri Lanka: Yala National Park and The Wilpattu National Park.

With all of this present in one location, could you ask for more? Well, even if you do, we are sure that Sri Lanka will provide every comfort and luxury to its visitors. We say this with utmost surety because the inhabitants of Sri Lanka are extremely warm and welcoming people. In fact, even the beautiful elephants found here will raise their tusks in respect for all its guests. Not very far from India, a lot of Sri Lanka's culture is inspired from the Indian culture.

For all those who live in Kolkata or near Kolkata and wish to one day visit Sri Lanka, book a Sri Lanka Tour Package From Kolkata today. To take a sneak peek into the places that you can visit in Sri Lanka, the best time to visit Sri Lanka and how to reach there, continue reading.

Places To Visit In Sri Lanka

Ideal Duration

As most of the major tourist attractions are located close to each other, you should book a Sri Lanka Tour Package From Kolkata for a duration of 3 to 5 days. This would be sufficient time to visit the major cities in Sri Lanka and therefore to not miss out on much.

Best Time To Visit Sri Lanka

April to June

During summers, the temperature can reach as high as 30 degree Celsius and therefore, this is the best time to take a dip into the water and enjoy the beach life. April is the hottest month of the year while during the months of May and June, certain sections of Sri Lanka receive a downpour.

July to October

Technically, this is not the monsoon season for Sri Lanka as it is for the Indian subcontinent. In fact, this is the "inter-monsoon" period for Sri Lanka. However, as mid-September approaches, the country starts receiving an occasional shower of rain. The highest temperature is 28 degree Celsius.

November to March

December is probably the best month to visit Sri Lanka because the monsoon subsides and the country comes alive in beautiful shades of green. As spring approaches, around the month of March, the valleys get covered by colourful blossoms. The temperature is moderate and the overall atmosphere is pleasant.

How To Reach Sri Lanka From Kolkata?

By Air

Airlines such a SpiceJet, IndiGo, Air India and Vistara operate their flights from Kolkata to Ahmedabad. You will hardly find non-stop flights to Sri Lanka, therefore, the average duration of your journey will be 12 hrs. Flight fares range from 9,500 to 11,500 INR.

By Train

You will not find any direct trains from Kolkata to Sri Lanka. However, you can travel from Kolkata to a preferred South Indian city by train and then travel to Sri Lanka by road.

By Road

There are no direct buses to Sri Lanka from Kolkata and a road trip is not recommended as the distance is more than 3,000 km.