Month: August 2011

December is one of the best months to visit Sri Lanka due to the traveller's friendly climate. The weather in the month of December is very stable and suitable for the holidays. December is one of the best months to travel in Sri Lanka. Especially the west coast and southern coastal belt have the best settings for holidays. The seawater is incredibly clear, the rainfall is at its lowest ebb and the daily magical sunrise is guaranteed. It is about the beach but what are the other best places for sightseeing tours in Sri Lanka in December? You might be wondering! I'm about to unearth the 20 best places to visit in Sri Lanka in December, covering tourist hotspots like the cultural triangle, Sri Lanka's upcountry, the southern coast and west coast beaches. Stunning historical monuments in Anuradhapura Sri Lanka is a holiday destination to travel to in December Sri Lanka is a popular holiday destination among travellers around the world. Sri Lanka receives a large number of foreign travellers every year. Usually, the local travellers stop moving around the island in the month of December due to the high influx of foreign travellers, which creates an unnecessary rush for accommodation. December is one of the loveliest months of travel in Sri Lanka and therefore it marks the costliest month for travellers. Few other useful links 5 best places to visit in Sri Lanka in one day 12 best places to visit in Sri Lanka in 2 days 15 best places to visit in Sri Lanka in 3 days Places to visit in Sri Lanka in 4 days 22 places to visit in Sri Lanka in 5 days Cost of travel in Sri Lanka in December From accommodation to food and transport, everything that travellers need goes up due to the high demand. But, the number of travellers is on an ever-increasing trend over the last many years, in the month of December despite the high cost. Perhaps you are also planning a trip to Sri Lanka in December, That's why you landed on this page! If you plan to go to Sri Lanka in December, you might be wondering what the best places to visit in Sri Lanka are in December. This blog post is all about the 10 best tourists to visit in Sri Lanka in December. What are the best places to visit in Sri Lanka in December? "What are the best places to visit in Sri Lanka in December?", "Where to go to Sri Lanka in December?" are 2 popular questions among travellers. In fact, we receive many emails every year with the questions like "What are the places to see in Sri Lanka in December?", "What to do in Sri Lanka in December?". That's the main why thought of making this article under the heading "20 best places to visit in Sri Lanka in December." Hikkaduwa beach is included in most Sri Lanka beach tour packages. If you are planning a Sri Lanka safari with a beach tour, Hikkaduwa is a viable option since it allows the travellers to do a wildlife safari tour to very popular national parks such as Udawalawe and Yala easily. What are the 20 best places to visit in Sri Lanka in December? ColomboAnuradhapuraKandySigiriya rock fortressDambulla cave templePolonnaruwaSinharaja rainforestUdawattekele forestNuwara EliyaWest coast Sri LankaSouthern coast of Sri LankaSinharaja rainforestYala national parkUdawalawe national parkGalleMirissa beachEllaKitulgalaMinneriya national parkWilpattu national park Sri Lanka travels from November to April Unlike most other exotic places, Sri Lanka is a year-round holiday destination. However, the peak period of tourist arrivals on the island is from November to April, due to the upbeat of foreign travellers from European countries, parallel to the winter season of the northern hemisphere. Sri Lanka travels from November to April are very popular mainly due to the winter season, parallel to winter season A large part of Sri Lanka is soaked up with sunshine. However, during the same period, some areas on the east coast may experience torrential rain. Historical monuments in Anuradhapura Sri Lanka travels from April to November are not as popular as Sri Lanka travels from November to April. There is a large vacuum in tourist arrival from April to November. This is the best time of the year to explore the east coast of Sri Lanka. During the same period, the western and southern coasts experience heavy rain. Important countries for the Sri Lanka tourism industry The number of travellers from China and India increased by more than 50% over the last few years. But, still, half of the foreign travellers of Sri Lanka begin their journey from a European country. Therefore, western countries are still at the forefront when it comes to generating hard currency for the island through tourism. A large number of travellers from European countries choose the island to escape from the cold winter. That's the reason why Sri Lanka is packed with travellers in the month of December. Wild elephants at udawalawe national park What are the 13 best Activities for travellers in Sri Lanka in December? Sun and sea bathDiving, SnorkelingSurfing, boating and salt water-based sportsVisiting historical monumentsVisiting Galle fortWhale watchingWildlife safariKayaking and River raftingRain forest explorationBird watchingVisiting botanical gardensTrek to Adams peakTrekking, hiking and other land-based adventures The tourism industry in Sri Lanka is well developed and Sri Lanka is a destination for beach holidays, wildlife holidays, adventure holidays, camping, rainforest exploration, bird watching tours, and Ayurveda holiday packages as well. Activities like wildlife exploration, adventure activities, visiting historical monuments, and rainforest exploration are optional activities for most travellers and they invest only a few days in them. But, saltwater activities are mandatory for almost every traveller that visits Sri Lanka. Therefore every traveller asks for a few days of beach stay in the program. Trekking in Sri Lanka Best places to visit in Sri Lanka in December for a beach hopping If you are fancy of a leisurely beach holiday with stunning warm Weather head on to the south and west coast of Sri Lanka. Stunning beaches of the south and west coast are soaked up in warm sunshine every day. Most importantly the endless Ocean has crystal clear water with maximum visibility. The ocean is on the side of the swimmers and surfers and free of the underwater current. If you are a traveller that visits Sri Lanka in search of warm tropical weather and wondering where to go in Sri Lanka in December, I would recommend you west, and southern coast beaches right away as the base for the Sri Lanka tour. Map of best places to visit in Sri Lanka in December for a beach hopping Beast beaches in Sri Lanka for beach holidays Sri Lanka's climate in December December is one of the best months to visit Sri Lanka due to the traveller's friendly climate, the weather in the month of December is very suitable for outdoor activities, especially the west coast and southern coastal belt have dry weather during this period. Usually, most travellers engaged in outdoor activities during their holidays and therefore having dry weather enables them to visit many interesting places and explore the tourist hotspots while engaging in interesting activities. Sri Lanka weather patter As I have mentioned earlier Sri Lanka is a leading beach holiday destination in the tropics and engaging in saltwater activities such as snorkelling, diving, swimming, fishing, boating, and sunbath is on the bucket list of every traveller. Therefore choosing a beach with the best weather conditions is key to the success of the holiday for most travellers. In fact, there is a large number of traveller who spends their entire holiday on the beach and does a few occasional Sri Lanka day tours to break the boredom. West Coast and the southern coastal belt is the best holiday destination in the month of December while the east coast and north coast beaches are coming under torrential rain during this period. The lack of rain and absence of monsoon wind make the sea off the west and the southern coast is very calm and risk-free for swimmers. Even the water is crystal clear allowing the travellers to see through without any trouble, which means that December is very suitable for diving and snorkelling in the west and southern Sri Lanka. North and East coast of Sri Lanka in the month of December However, the sea off the East and north coast of Sri Lak is very rough and not suitable for activities during the month of December due to the underwater current and influence of the North-East monsoon. Therefore the travellers, who choose December to travel to Sri Lanka should choose the west or southern coast of Sri Lanka as their base for a beach stay. South coast beach Sri Lanka What are the beaches suitable for a beach holiday in December? Negombo BeachWadduwa and Kalutara BeachBentota beach and Beruwala BeachHikkaduwa BeachGalle and Unawatuna BeachMatara and Mirissa BeachHambantota and Tangalle Beach This extraordinary island is only 65,610 square kilometres in extent but it shows the highest diversity of landscape, weather conditions, fauna and flora across any given country of its size in the world. The highest point of Sri Lanka is called Pidurutalagala, which is 2524 meters above sea level. The temperature variation between coastal areas and the cities in the mountains is great. Usually, the temperature in the month of December over the coastal area is about 32C˚ while the temperature in the mountains drops nearly to 0C˚. What is interesting in the case of December is, that it is just a matter of a four-hour drive to reach the lowest temperature places like Nuwara Eliya from the pristine beaches of the west coast or from Colombo, where the temperature hovering around 32C. December is the coldest month in the mountains, where the temperature drops to minus occasionally. Best places to visit in Sri Lanka in December for activities? As the temperature varies so are the fauna, flora, landscape and scenery. Sri Lanka's mountainous area gives you the most scenic views of the mountains, valley, tea plantations and patches of forests. Many travellers love to do mountaineering during the holiday and drive inland from the coastal areas to engage in interesting activities such as rainforest exploration, making safari jeep tours, water rafting, hiking, trekking, visiting historical monuments, mountain climbing, rock climbing, mountain biking, camping and many other activities. The month of December is very suitable for all activities mentioned above and it is very easy to reach those places from Colombo and beach resorts and it takes only a few hours of drive to reach them. Most importantly the weather in December is very favourable for outdoor activities, where those places are concentrated to. Sigiriya rock fortress Historical monuments are among the best places to visit in Sri Lank in December Sri Lanka is not only rich in natural resources but also in historically important places. Sri Lanka is the home of 7 world heritage sites with historical importance. Ancient cities such as Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa testify to the grandeur of the bygone era of this tiny island. Sigiriya and its water garden is another noteworthy attraction built in the 5th century AD by a Sinhalese king. It testifies to the remarkable knowledge of hydraulic principles possessed by the ancient engineers. If you love to explore the historical monument of Sri Lanka, December is one of the best months to visit the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka, which harbours 90% of important historical hotspots such as Sigiriya, Dambulla cave temple, Pidurangla temple, Polonnaruwa and tooth relic temple. 5 of the 7 UNESCO world heritage sites of Sri Lanka are to be found in the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka and one of the places you need to consider if you are wondering where to go in Sri Lanka in December. What are the best places to visit in Sri Lanka in December to explore the culture? AnuradhapuraPolonnaruwaSigiriya rock fortressDambulla Cave templeTooth relic templeGalle FortAdams peak The hornbill is one of the endemic birds of Sri Lanka Best places to travel in Sri Lanka in December for fauna and flora Here in the 65,610 Square kilometres island, about 24% of the surface is covered by the natural green canopy. The diversity of plants, palms, trees, bushes, mangroves and all other floral elements is immense on the island, therefore Sri Lanka is ranked among the countries with top Bio-diversities in the world. The primaeval rainforests such as Sinharaja are on par with Amazon and Congo with regards to bio-diversity. Sinharaja is declared a world heritage site by UNESCO due to its contribution to the country’s environment. The elephant can be described as the most common animal you would see, during a wildlife tour in Sri Lanka. Numbering more than a dozen, Sri Lanka national parks and reserves harbour many species of animals, amphibians, birds, vertebrates, insects and many other creatures. Unlike many other national parks in the region, here you get a chance to spot many species of animals within a short period of time. What are the best places to visit in Sri Lanka in December to explore wildlife? Sinharaja rainforestMinneriya National parkUdawalawe national parkYala national parkWilpattu national parkRainforest Kithulgala Water rafting in Kithulgala Best places in Sri Lanka in December for adventure activities This tropical island has a large number of rivers and other perennial water resources. These rivers make beautiful waterfalls in the mountains before they drop into the ocean. The number of beautiful waterfalls in Sri Lanka exceeds many dozens. Waterslide, water rafting, kayaking, canopying, boating, fishing, are some of the activities that can be done in the inland water resources of Sri Lanka. These water resources are very clean and free of water worms or piranha. Therefore these warm waters at 27C˚ are suitable for any type of water-based activity. Every city in Sri Lanka is a shopping boulevard and gives you access to souvenirs, cloth, gems and jewellery, restaurants and bars. Well developed tourism infrastructure can accommodate any type of traveller, who spend a holiday in Sri Lanka. Whether you are a high-speed traveller looking for luxurious facilities or a budget-conscious holidaymaker, Sri Lanka has something for you. So, if you have any interest in doing a holiday in Sri Lanka, Seerendipity tours are always prepared to help you. Where can we do adventure activities in Sri Lanka in December? KithulagalaBentotaNuwara EliyaKandy Sri Lanka is a popular destination for seafood Sampling delicious Sri Lankan food Sri Lankan cuisine has been chosen No.1 trending cuisine by the BBC Good Food team in their list of 15 cuisines to experience in 2019. They make a very attractive description of Sri Lankan cuisine in this manner; "Restaurants such as London’s Hoppers, mini chain The Coconut Tree and the success of the M&S Taste Asia range have put Sri Lankan food on the brink of a breakthrough. Think hoppers (bowl-shaped rice flour pancakes), kottu roti (fried veg, eggs, shredded roti and curry, as sold by street stall Kottu Lanka) and pol Sambol coconut relish. 'Before Sri Lankan was lumped in with Indian cuisine but now, we’re not having an “Indian” anymore. It’s recognised in its own right,’ says Emma Weinbren, food trends editor at the retail magazine The Grocer." Sampling some delicious Sri Lankan food should be on the bucket list of Sri Lanka tour holidays because Sri Lankan food is very delicious, and it is recently endorsed by the BBC Good Food. They have chosen Sri Lankan cuisine as the "No1 trending cuisine in the world". Sri Lanka is a country with a hot kitchen. Sri Lankan cuisines are as prepared with a lot of spices and chilli, and Sri Lankans eat spicier than the people in Europe and America. Sri Lankans consume more chilli, pepper and many other spices such as cardamom, cumin seeds, cinnamon etc. Not only the dishes of Sri Lanka are spicy but also full of aroma arousing your taste buds. Sri Lanka offers you a wide range of choices for seafood. Apart from the vividness, they are fresh and tasty and it definitely gives you a new experience with seafood. Kandy tourist places, numbering many dozens make this beautiful city a very attractive destination for travellers. The tooth relic temple is one of the most important tourist places not only for Kandy but also for entire Sri Lanka. The tooth relic temple is offered on most Sri Lanka multi-day trips. The tourist can also visit tooth relic temple on Sri Lanka trips from Colombo. Tropical fruits in December Sri Lanka is home to thousands of varieties of tropical fruits. Some of them are seasonal while others are available around the years. Sri Lanka offers you many varieties of unpopular tropical fruits such as durian, passion fruits, jackfruit, red banana, mangosteen etc. Fruits are always good for health and they are freely available around the country. Tasting Ceylon Tea One of the most popular tea brands, perhaps the most popular tea brand in the world “CEYLON TEA” is produced here. Mountains in the higher elevated areas in the country are covered by tea bushes and look like the ground is covered by a green blanket. If you feel weary and wish to taste a cup of un-blended freshly brewed Ceylon tea, head on to a tea factory and you will get it free of charge. So don’t forget to drop into a restaurant and have a wholesome spicy meal when you visit the island next time. Seasonal tourist hotspots in December Many seasonal tourist hotspots like Adams peak that are located in the west and southern part of Sri Lanka attracts the attention of foreign and local travellers, it is mainly due to the improved weather condition in the region, with the end of the rainy season, those sites become safe to explore and no need to worry about sudden landslides, floods and lightning. The hiking trail of Adams peak is one of the most popular places to travel among nature lovers and it opens its door from November to April for the visitors this 5 hours trek culminates with reaching the pinnacle of the third highest mountain of Sri Lanka.

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Month: August 2011

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