In season now · Inter-monsoon
Inter-monsoon months can be changeable island-wide, with short, heavy showers. Both coasts are workable; check the forecast before a beach week. These shoulder weeks are the best-value of the year, with hotels well below peak rates. The seaplanes follow the same rule: Cinnamon Air is flying the south coast and hill country now, to Koggala, Castlereagh, Kandy, Sigiriya and Hambantota, and the east coast routes are grounded until May.
Now
Deepavali (Diwali) tomorrow
Public holiday; Hindu areas festive and bright.
Now
Trip reminder · Hill Country
Day 2 tomorrow: book the Kandy → Ella reserved train seats early, they sell out.
Yesterday
Fuel prices changed
A late-May revision nudged tuk-tuk and PickMe fares up. See fair rates before you ride.
2 days ago
Free ETA for 40 nationalities
Sri Lanka waived ETA fees for 40 countries. The ETA is still mandatory, apply before you fly.
1 week ago