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About Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an island of serendipity and it is filled with romantic landscapes, mesmerising mountains, endless beaches, timeless ruins, welcoming people, fun trails, famous tea and flavorful food which makes it flawless in its own ways. The country boasts some of beautiful spots with natural, historic and cultural surprises. It is also well known for elephant safari with elephants playing a vital role in Sri Lankan culture. It is also famously known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”. The island is rich in flora and fauna. From amazing beaches to flawless mountains, it has it all. So, if beaches are not your vibe, then head for the hills. Flamingo Transworld provides a variety of tour packages from family tours to escorted Sri Lanka tour packages to group tours to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka packages offer everything from shopping options to nightlife to endless fun activities.
Flamingo Transworld provides travelers with a wide range of hotels, resorts, villas, restaurants, and world class activities. Shopping in Sri Lanka is nothing short of sheer delight, and anyone who has visited this gorgeous island nation would surely agree. From beautiful crafted jewellery to batiks and more there’s a lot to take home at prices you would happily pay. Flamingo Transworld offers a diverse set of Sri Lanka holiday packages for you to select from. You can also check our Sri Lanka hotels on Flamingo’s Hotel Portal which offers a wide range of options for you to select from.
Check out Sri Lanka Packages from different Indian destinations: Sri Lanka tour packages from Ahmedabad, Sri Lanka tour packages from Mumbai, Sri Lanka tour packages from Delhi. Flamingo Transworld also offer wide range of theme packages to Thailand like to group tours to Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Holiday Packages from Different Cities of India
A paradise hiding in plain sight, Sri Lanka is a beautiful melange of sandy beaches, historic ruins, rugged hilltops, diverse wildlife and amazing food. The country is home to UNESCO world heritage sites, beautiful beaches, magnificent peaks and lush rainforests, and has something to offer to everyone. Located in the vastness of the Indian Ocean, the island country of Sri Lanka has a rich cultural history that dates back to 3000 years ago. Blessed with incredible flora and fauna, a beautiful heritage, delicious cuisine and breath-taking festivals, this country is a realm waiting to be explored.
If you are booking your Srilanka tour package from Chennai, Bangalore, or any other metro city, Indian tourists can book a direct flight to Colombo. There are also flights with stops in Bangalore, Chennai or Mumbai if you want a cheaper option.
Sri Lanka boasts of four international airports namely the Batticaloa International Airport, Bandaranaike International Airport, Ratmalana International Airport, Jaffna International Airport, and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. You can book a direct flight to any of these airports, or choose ones with layovers.
If you want to book a trip to Sri Lanka, look no further than Flamingo Transworld. Some of the packages offered by Flamingo Transworld from India to Sri Lanka are listed below:
Popular Sri Lanka Packages
Sri Lanka Tour Packages | Duration | Price |
Scenic Sri Lanka | 8 Nights / 9 Days | ₹ 78,590 Onwards |
Sri Lanka Nature Tour with Maldives | 8 Nights / 9 Days | ₹ 88,850 Onwards |
Srilanka tour package from Chennai
If you are booking your Srilanka tour from Chennai, you need to keep in mind the following important things:● Airport: To arrive at Sri Lanka, you need to book a flight from the Chennai International Airport (MAA) and arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) which is the principal airport of Sri Lanka, situated some 30 km from the capital Colombo. Other airports include the Ratmalana Airport, Airport (RML), located approx. 15 km from Colombo and the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), located in the town of Mattala.
● Distance: By air, the distance between Chennai to Sri Lanka (Colombo) is about 683.09 km.
● Flight Duration: The duration of a direct flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka (Colombo) is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. If you are going to book a connecting flight, then the flight duration can be between 6 hours 5 minutes to 24 hours approx. depending on the stops and waiting period. Some of the stops from Chennai to Sri Lanka are Madurai, Mumbai and Tiruchirapalli.
● Popular flights operating from Chennai to Sri Lanka are:
● Air India
● Spice Jet
● Indigo
● Vistara
● Malindo Air
● Hahn Air Systems
● Flight Prices: The cost of a round trip via a nonstop flight from Chennai to Colombo is about 10K. If you want to choose a flight with multiple stops, the prices can range between 10K-30K.
Srilanka tour package from Bangalore
These are the important details you need to remember when booking your Sri Lanka tour from Bangalore:● Airport: Sri Lanka has multiple airports, but the most convenient and popular option is the Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) near Colombo. To arrive there, you need to book a flight from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR).
● Distance: The distance, by air, between Bangalore and Sri Lanka is about 715.73 km.
● Flight Duration: A non-stop flight might take about 1 hour 30 minutes from Bangalore to Sri Lanka, while connecting flights take about 8 to 20 hours, depending on the number of stops and layover time.
● Popular flights: Flights that fly from Bangalore to Sri Lanka include:
● Spice Jet
● Air India
● Sri Lankan Airlines
● Indigo
● Vistara
● Malindo Air
● Hahn Air Systems
● Flight Prices: A direct flight from Bangalore to Sri Lanka will cost you about 10-30K while a connecting flight can be anywhere between 12-28K.
Srilanka tour package from Mumbai
When choosing your Sri Lanka tour package from Mumbai, it is important to remember the following flight details.● Airport: To travel from Mumbai to Sri Lanka, you need to select a flight from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) to the Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) near Colombo. If not, you can also choose flights to Ratmalana Airport, Airport (RML) or the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI).
● Distance: The air distance between Mumbai and Sri Lanka (Colombo) will be approximately 1,546.28 km.
● Flight Duration: Direct flights from Mumbai to Colombo last about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you are booking flights with multiple stops, it can take between 7 to 11 hours, depending on the layovers.
● Popular flights: The major airlines that go to and fro between Mumbai to Sri Lanka are Spice Jet, Air India, Indigo, and Sri Lankan Airlines.
● Flight Prices: Flights with multiple stops can range from 12-3K, while a nonstop flight from Mumbai to Colombo can cost you around 16-30K.
Srilanka tour package from Kolkata
Some flight details to remember when booking your Sri Lanka package from Kolkata are:● Airport: When going from Kolkata to Sri Lanka, you need to book flights from the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to the Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
● Distance: The distance between Kolkata to Sri Lanka (Colombo) is 1,963.22 km by air.
● Flight Duration: The duration of a direct flight from Kolkata to the Colombo Airport will be about 3 hours. However, the connecting flights can be anywhere between 8 to 20 hours long depending on the number of stops it has and the layover time in each.
● Popular flights from Kolkata to Sri Lanka:
● Spice Jet
● Indigo
● Air Asia
● Malindo Air
● Vistara
● Flight Prices: If you are booking a direct flight (round trip) from Kolkata to Sri Lanka, it will cost you approximately 18K. The connecting flights, however, can range from 14-35K. This change in price depends on numerous factors like the airline you have chosen, whether you are flying economy, the number of stops, waiting period for each stop, etc.
Srilanka tour package from Hyderabad
It is important to remember the following flight details when booking your Sri Lanka trip from Hyderabad.● Airport: To travel to Sri Lanka, you need to book your flight tickets from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) and arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). While there are other airports in Sri Lanka, this one is the closest to Colombo and most popular.
● Distance: The distance between Hyderabad and Colombo is approx. 1,172.36 km by air.
● Flight Duration: Direct flights from Hyderabad to Sri Lanka have a duration of approx. 1 hour 50 minutes. The connecting flights can have a duration between 4 hours 40 minutes to 15 hours.
● Popular airlines that go from Hyderabad to Sri Lanka include Indigo, Spice Jet, Air India, Vistara, Hahn Air Systems.
● Flight Prices: When you book a nonstop, round trip flight from Hyderabad to Sri Lanka, it can cost you around 16-30K. If you choose flights with one-stop and more, the prices can be between 13-55K. This depends on the number of stops, the airlines you have chosen, the layover time, etc.
Sri Lanka tour packages from Ahmedabad
Check out these significant flight details if you are planning to book to Sri Lanka tour packages from Ahmedabad.● Airport: If you are travelling from Ahmedabad to Pune to you need to book tickets from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) to the Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) which is the principal airport near Colombo, Sri Lanka.
● Distance: By airline, the distance between Ahmedabad and Colombo is 1,951.46 km.
● Flight Duration: Nonstop flights from Ahmedabad to the Colombo Airport in Sri Lanka have a flight duration of 5 hours 50 minutes, approximately. The connecting flights can have a duration of 6 hours 4 minutes to 21 hours, depending on the stops.
● Popular flights: From Ahmedabad, you can book the following flights to travel to Sri Lanka:
● IndiGo
● Sri Lankan Airlines
● Silk Air
● Etihad Airways
● Air India
● Flight Prices: A nonstop ticket can cost you around 15-18K, while the connecting flights range from 15K-50K, depending on the number of stops, waiting period, etc.
Srilanka tour package from Pune
Given below are some important flight-related information you need to know before booking your Sri Lanka trip from Pune:● Airport: To travel to Sri Lanka you need to book a flight from the Pune International Airport (PNQ) to either the Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Ratmalana Airport (RML) or the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI).
● Distance: The air distance from Pune to Sri Lanka will be about 1,443.01 km.
● Flight Duration: The quickest flight from Pune to Sri Lanka is about 5 hours 55 minutes with a single stop. Depending on the waiting period and the number of stops, this duration can go up to 18 to 19 hours.
● Some of the popular flights from Pune to Sri Lanka are SpiceJet, Indigo, Vistara, Air India.
● Flight Prices: The prices of flights from Pune to Sri Lanka range from 13K-45K. These vary according to the waiting time, airlines and layover.
Due to its closeness by distance, culture and language, Sri Lanka is proving to be a much sought after travel destination in India. The Sri Lankan government is looking to boost its tourism by marketing the country to Indian tourists. While South Indians occupy a large chunk of the Indian tourists for Sri Lanka, those from the Northern parts of India, especially the smaller cities, are now increasing in number.
How to reach Sri Lanka
Travelling to Sri Lanka by Air
The easiest way to get to Sri Lanka is by boarding a flight from India and reaching there on the same day of your departure. Sri Lanka has an air terminal bustling with travelers and it is known as the Bandaranaike Internal Airport. Situated in Colombo, Sri Lankan flights from the significant nations of the world land here. There are flights from India, Europe, Asia, Middle-East and Australia to Sri Lanka. However, as congestion increased, there was a need to tackle the increased air traffic and provide better immigration to tourists.The flights that operate from India to Sri Lanka are Air India, Jet Airways, Sri Lankan Airlines, Spice Jet and Vistara. Flight duration from India to Sri Lanka may vary from 90 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes depending on the airport.
Travelling to Sri Lanka by Sea
Previously, ferry services used to operate from Chennai to Colombo that carried tourists from one country to the other at economic rates. The 7-day cruise departs at Mumbai and reaches Colombo, taking you to all the major destinations like Kandy and Nuwara Eliya along the way. The rates usually depend on the luxury class you intend to travel in and also feature a few adventure and water sports during the course of the cruise.Travelling to Sri Lanka by Road
By Bus
Buses connect Colombo with the airport as well as the different destinations in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka operates a wide system of buses throughout Sri Lanka, and the Central Bus Stand in Colombo serves as the pivotal point for all buses operating in and out of Colombo.Places to visit in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is all about romantic landscapes, mountains, lush green tea gardens and golden beaches. Explore some of the best places to visit in Sri Lanka and you would find it difficult to leave.Victoria Park
Take out your binoculars and indulge in some bird watching. Don’t forget to capture Blue Robin when you spot one. It is the main attraction of Nuwara Eliya; here one can stroll around the park and witness the attractive species of birds in the park as well as the Galway’s Bird Sanctuary.Colombo Museum
The Colombo Museum was established on the 1st of January 1877 and was founded by Sir William Henry Gregory, the British Governor of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) at the time. It showcases the cultural and historical heritage of the country. The museum is housed in two stories of beautiful photogenic buildings. The traditional museum is an interesting place to visit which draws numerous tourists all over the world.
Dambulla Cave Temple
Imagine the peacefulness of being alone in a sacred place that many centuries ago was decorated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. The Dambulla Cave Temple is the hidden treasure of Sri Lanka, which attracts numerous travelers from all over the world. Throughout its rich history and culture Sri Lanka has retained its liveliness till date and so its greatness still remains to stay. Enjoy the scenery and get to know about the teachings to Lord Buddha at the Dambulla Cave Temple.Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Enjoy a day with wild elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. This is a well-known rearing ground for 100 elephants that remain in their characteristic living space. Watch these delightful elephants wash and playing around. Travelers can see them when they take a visit around the halfway house to see the great creatures. This spot is perfect if you want to have a small picnic with your companions or family.Sita Amman Temple
This colorful Hindu temple is said to mark the spot where Sita was held captive by the demon king Ravana. It is a place where she prayed daily for Rama to come and rescue her. On the rock face through the stream has the footprints of Ravana’s elephant. It is surely an historical place which will make you recall the epic Ramayana. Just enjoy exploring this surreal place and make your trip memorable.Things to do in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is the perfect destination for shopaholics, foodies, honeymooners. It is a blend of soul satisfying attractions which leaves a great impression on the minds of tourists. Some of the best things to do in Sri Lanka are as belowTry Different Spa Therapies
A trip to Sri Lanka definitely calls for getting away from the grind and the best way to unwind is a grand treat at the spa. When it comes to the Sri Lankan resort town of Bentota, the most alluring thing to do is trying different types of spa therapies. Countless number of hotels and resorts that dot this town offer a range of services – from aroma therapy to reflexology; from fish spa to ayurvedic massages. So, give yourself enough time to loosen up and rejuvenate while in Bentota. In fact, you could also plan your itinerary in a way that you can stay at a spa resort and enroll in a long duration detox, wellness or yoga program.Catch a glimpse of Colombo in an Open Deck Bus Tour
There’s a lot to see in the largest city on the island of Sri Lanka and the best way to do it is taking an open deck bus tour. These tours provide a good balance of colonial history, modern city life, religious landmarks and natural attractions. Being a guided tour, you can rest assured knowing you’ll explore everything from the ancient Dutch and Portuguese settlements, the bazaars of Pettah, the national museum and the pristine beaches, to name a few popular destinations. You may also opt for specific heritage tours or night tours.Visit the tea factories
The central province is the main region where Sri Lanka’s export-quality Ceylon Tea is produced. Kandy, which is situated in this Central Province, has abundant tea plantations, which were planted by British colonizers after realizing that the town offers just the right conditions for growth of fine tea. Take a tea tour to marvel at the scenic beauty of such tea fields and inspect the manufacturing process in a factory that leads you to taste perfectly brewed varieties of famous Ceylon tea. If you speak to locals, they will be more than happy to give you a tour. You may even consider making a leisurely visit to the Ceylon Tea Museum at Hantane, 3 kms from Kandy for a stronger dose of history.Go for fishing/ boating at Gregory Lake
Whether you imagine a blanket of mist to cover yourself with, gleaming and placid waters or a palpable silence to sit by, the picture-perfect Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya has it all. For a half-day excursion, a visit to the Gregory Lake is a must or you may even consider living in one of the hotels close to the lake. You can hire a row/paddle boat or water scooters to explore this picturesque lake. If distracting splashes of water is not what you fancy, going fishing, planning a daytime picnic, cycling along the shores or even meditating by yourself in the backdrop of this lake is a completely relaxing and rejuvenating experience.Best time to visit Sri Lanka
The beautiful island country can be visited all around the year, however December to April is considered as the best time to visit Sri Lanka. The only major point of focus is which side of the country is to be visited in a particular month. If you are deciding to visit the West and South coasts and discover the hilly regions, December to March is an ideal time for it.However, April/May to September is best time to explore the Eastern Coast. Also, know that this country receives two different monsoon seasons at different times. So it implies that where one part of the country is wet, the other can be dry at the same time. With Sri Lanka’s position being close to the Equator, the temperature of this island country remains relatively constant throughout the year. The weather of Sri Lanka is dictated by two monsoon seasons which brings rain to the west and south west coast from May to September, and the east coast and northern region between October and February. The rest of the year is dry and bright; temperatures are genuinely steady all year, with coastal regions enjoying normal temperatures of 25-30 degree Celsius.
The climate of Sri Lanka is surprisingly complex, its equatorial position means that temperatures are fairly constant throughout the year. It is usually hot and humid by the coast getting cooler as altitude increases. So, regardless of when you choose to travel, you are likely to enjoy some good weather depending on where you go.
