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34 things to do in Sri Lanka

Deep Sea Fishing on the East Coast
Fishing on the East Coast depends on monsoons

Colombo Aadi Vel Festival
A colourful religious ceremony honouring the Hindu God of War with offerings and piercings

National Bird Watching Month
Explore the wonderful feathered species of Sri Lanka during a special birding event

Adam's Peak Pilgrimage
The destination for followers of different religions, Adam's Peak or Sri Pada is surrounded by legends

Birdwatching
Migratory birds as well as those who can call Sri Lanka home, will impress any bird watching enthusiast

Dolphins Watching
Sri Lanka can boast having the best spots for watching dolphins!

Elephant Gathering
Around 300 elephants gather at the banks of Minneriya Lake

Cocoa
Have you ever wondered what chocolate is made of? Now is the time to see a cocoa bean!

Cricket
Sri Lanka has one of the strongest national teams for cricket. It's one of the most popular sports on the island

Stilt Fishing
Once this kind of fishing was a necessity, now it is fading away

Beach Season on South and West Coast
Due to monsoons, beach seasons vary depending on the area you are in

Turtle Watching
There are at least seven species of sea turtles that hang out on the shores of Sri Lanka to nest

Beach Season on East Coast
The beautiful beaches of east coast are perfect for relaxation

Diving in the West and South West
You can visit some awesome diving spots close to Colombo

Kandy Esala Perahera
Celebrated to pay respect to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha in Kandy

Avurudu Table
The New Year table in Sri Lanka consists of many traditional sweet dishes

Diving the North East Coast
Warm waters of Indian ocean promise incredible diving

Whale Watching
Sri Lanka is fortunately situated at a vantage point to observe whales

Durian
Introduced during the British colonial times, durian grows only in the southern part of the country

Tea Harvest
Sri Lanka is well known for its suberb tea, which is the main agricultural crop in many provinces

Rambutan
During this period, you can try one of the sweetest fruits, sold everywhere

Hakgala Botanical Gardens
Visit Hakgala Botanical Gardens to get a glimpse of Sri Lanka's natural beauty

Sinharaja Rainforest
With its unique biodiversity, this nature preserve is one of the last virgin rainforests on Earth

Trekking in the Knuckles Range
Untouched UNESCO World Heritage site is indeed a trekker's paradise

Deepavali (Diwali)
Tamil people of Sri Lanka celebrate the most significant Hindu holiday

Sinhala & Tamil New Year (Avurudu & Puthandu)
A traditional holiday of Aluth Avurudda & Puthandu is equally important for Sinhalese and Tamil people of Sri Lanka

Windsurfing and Kitesurfing
Surf all year round in Sri Lanka boasting nice winds and waves on both coasts