When to go
Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so one coast is usually bright while the other is green and wet. Tell us your month and we will point the route at the dry side.
Before you land
Travel guide
A short briefing on seasons, trains, temples, and how we like to pace a Sri Lanka week.
How to move
A private car covers the most ground with the least friction. The Kandy–Ella train is worth taking for the view, not for the speed. Domestic flights are rarely necessary.
What to pack
Light cotton, a rain shell, shoes you can remove easily at temples, and one warmer layer for the hills. Shoulders and knees should be covered at religious sites.
On the road
Drives are scenic and sometimes slow. We plan short hops and one longer scenic day rather than stacking five-hour transfers back to back.