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Discover
each other in a fantastic honeymoon in Sri Lanka, Asia’s exotic treasure island. This
blue bijou sparkles off the southern tip of peninsular India, in the aqua waters of the
Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka is pure serendipity, just the right place for newlyweds to embark
on a romantic journey of discovery. The isle has always epitomised the extraordinary – where the earth yields a
precious bounty of 'pigeon blood' rubies and bright green emeralds, and sapphires as big
as rocks. All over the country, you will see old forts, museums, temples, viharas,
churches, wildlife sanctuaries and beaches. Colombo, the capital is a natural base
for your forays into other cities like the culturally vibrant Kandy. |
Bentota and Hikkaduwa are famous for their golden beeches and coral
reefs where you can go snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing and float on glass bottom boats.
The sheer anonymity of being in Sri Lanka is a honeymoon in itself!
Getting there
Sri Lanka is accessible by air and by sea on cruise liners. A few
airlines other than the national carrier, Air Lanka, fly to Kattunayake International
Airport (Sri Lanka’s lone international airport). Indian Airlines operates daily
flights to Colombo from a number of southern Indian cities including Thiruvananthpuram and
Chennai.
Getting around
Internal flights are non-existent in Sri Lanka, but trains and buses
are available for travelling around the country. Hiring a car, especially a
chauffeur-driven one is a good idea. Three-wheelers, car and motorcycle rentals are other
options. For the more adventurous, may we suggest a bicycle trip through the country.
Accommodation
Sri Lanka has a wide range of accommodation, from inexpensive
guesthouses to deluxe hotels and international class luxury resorts, where you can spend a
bomb. Tariffs range from US$ 20 for economy rooms to US$ 100-400 for luxury resorts.
Best
season
Sri Lanka’s climate is balmy – cool and
without extremes of temperature. Average temperatures range between 26° and 31° C. Ideally, the best time to visit Sri Lanka is either
between December and March if you’re headed for the highlands or the west and south
coasts, or between May and September if you’re visiting the east coast.
For detailed country and visitor information, see Sri Lanka.
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