Sri Lanka travel this week: 1 Mar round-up
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Sri Lanka travel this week: 1 Mar round-up

The week's travel diary in one read: festivals, destination spotlights and practical tips from across Sri Lanka, gathered for easy Sunday catching up. A quick Sunday digest of what the travel diary covered this week:. **Kandy without the guesswork** · **Renting a self-drive tuk-tuk: the trend, the licence, the reality** · **Why Colombo earns a day of your.

travelguides.lk · updated 1 Mar 2026 Sourced editorial

This week in the diary

A quick Sunday digest of what the travel diary covered this week:

Kandy without the guesswork · Renting a self-drive tuk-tuk: the trend, the licence, the reality · Why Colombo earns a day of your trip · Is Sri Lanka safe to visit? A grounded look · A morning at Gangaramaya Temple · Short eats: Sri Lanka's glorious snack counter culture

Browse the full entries in the News & Updates archive, and see the month's seasonal picture in our latest coast-by-coast note.

Frequently asked

Where is the best weather in Sri Lanka right now?

In March, south and west coasts, with the east warming up lead the island. Hot, bright days island-wide; the last full month of the blue whale season off Mirissa.

How often is this diary updated?

Daily, with festivals, destination spotlights, food features and practical tips, plus this Sunday round-up.

Where do I start planning a trip?

The Essentials hub covers visas, money, health and transport, and the Discover page maps every destination category.

Places in this guide

Sigiriya Rock Fortress Sigiriya Rock Fortress Polonnaruwa Ancient City Polonnaruwa Ancient City Anuradhapura Sacred City Anuradhapura Sacred City Dambulla Royal Cave Temple Dambulla Royal Cave Temple Minneriya National Park Minneriya National Park Mihintale Mihintale Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Nine Arch Bridge Nine Arch Bridge

Sources

  1. Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority ↗

We compile and link to public sources; details change, so verify time-sensitive specifics before you travel.