Sri Lanka’s largest cities are measured primarily by urban population, and the rankings can vary slightly depending on metropolitan vs. municipal boundaries.
Sri Lanka has two rainy seasons due to two monsoons: the Southwest Monsoon (Yala) — May to September, and the Northeast Monsoon (Maha) — October to February. Sri Lanka also has two transitional periods, which can bring unpredictable showers island-wide.
Sri Lanka has two official capitals — one administrative and one commercial — which often causes confusion among travelers.
Nanu Oya sits between the famous towns of Nuwara Eliya and Hatton and is surrounded by lush tea plantations and misty mountains.
The Kataragama Perahera is one of Sri Lanka’s most important and sacred religious festivals, held at the Kataragama Temple in southern Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka is a small, comprises the main landmass plus dozens of smaller offshore islands, contributing to the total area.
Sri Lanka’s national food is widely considered to be Rice and Curry — a flavorful combination of steamed rice served with several curries, sambols, and side dishes.
No — Sri Lanka is an affordable travel destination. Holidays to Sri Lanka are generally not expensive, especially when compared to other popular tourist destinations in Asia.
The famous train bridge in Sri Lanka is the Nine Arches Bridge, located between Ella and Demodara in the hill country of Sri Lanka.
Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka, located on the western coast of the island nation in South Asia.