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Sri Lanka · The Pearl of the Indian Ocean

Sigiriya, Kandy, the Ella train and Galle Fort

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6 Nights / 7 Days(6N/7D)
Sri Lanka, South Asia
easy pace
Great for couples, family, senior

Destinations: Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Bentota → Galle

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Overview

About this Sri Lanka trip

Sri Lanka packs astonishing variety into a small island — ancient rock fortresses, misty tea estates, elephant-dotted forests, colonial forts and palm-fringed beaches, all an hour's flight from Chennai or Bengaluru. This seven-day loop climbs Sigiriya, visits the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, rides the famous hill-country train to Ella past waterfalls and tea slopes, and finishes on the south coast at Bentota and Galle Fort. A private car and driver-guide handle every transfer.

Tea country trains, ancient rock fortresses and golden southern beaches in one island.

Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days
Stay: 3-star & 4-star
Transport: Private car with chauffeur-guide; hill-country train
Best time: December to April (west and south coast, hill country)
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why Choose Sri Lanka?

Short flight from India and familiar flavours
Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress — a UNESCO site
Scenic Kandy–Ella train through tea country
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
Ramayana trail stops at Seetha Amman Temple
Galle Fort ramparts and southern beaches

Trip highlights

Sigiriya Rock
Temple of the Tooth
Ella train
Nine Arch Bridge
Tea factory visit
Galle Fort

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Sri Lanka

7 days, planned end to end

D1
- Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage en route
- Drive to Sigiriya / Habarana
- Overnight in Sigiriya
D2
- Early climb of Sigiriya Lion Rock and its frescoes
- Dambulla cave temple
- Spice garden in Matale
- Evening Kandyan cultural dance; overnight in Kandy
D3
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
- Kandy Lake walk and gem museum
- Overnight in Kandy
D4
- Drive into the hill country past Ramboda Falls
- Tea factory tour and tasting
- Seetha Amman Temple and Gregory Lake
- Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
D5
- Scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella
- Nine Arch Bridge walk
- Sunset from Little Adam's Peak
- Overnight in Ella
D6
- Drive to the south coast via the Southern Expressway
- Galle Fort ramparts, lighthouse and Dutch church
- Madu River boat safari and turtle hatchery
- Overnight at a Bentota beach resort
D7
- Breakfast by the beach
- Colombo city drive: Galle Face Green and Gangaramaya Temple
- Transfer to the airport for your flight home

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

Return economy flights Hyderabad–Colombo (direct or one stop)
6 nights: Sigiriya 1N, Kandy 2N, Nuwara Eliya 1N, Ella 1N, Bentota 1N (3-star/4-star)
Daily breakfast and dinner
Private air-conditioned car with English-speaking chauffeur-guide
Reserved train seats Nanu Oya–Ella (subject to availability)
Entry to Sigiriya, Dambulla, Temple of the Tooth and Peradeniya Gardens
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage entry
Madu River boat safari
ETA (visa) assistance and travel insurance

Not included

Sri Lanka ETA fee, if applicable at time of travel
Lunches
Yala or Minneriya safari jeep (optional add-on)
Camera permits at some sites
Tips for the chauffeur-guide and personal expenses
Anything not listed under inclusions

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

3-star & 4-star

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Private car with chauffeur-guide; hill-country train

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Colombo to Sigiriya · Sigiriya to Kandy · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella by Train · Galle & Bentota · Departure

Route

Route map

10 stops from start to finish

ColomboStart
2PinnawalaStop 2
3SigiriyaStop 3
4DambullaStop 4
5KandyStop 5
6Nuwara EliyaStop 6
7EllaStop 7
8GalleStop 8
9BentotaStop 9
ColomboFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

December to April (west and south coast, hill country)

Things to carry

White or light modest clothing for temples
Socks for hot temple floors
Light jacket for Nuwara Eliya (10–18°C)
Good walking shoes for Sigiriya's 1,200 steps
Umbrella or rain jacket
Sunscreen and mosquito repellent
UK Type G / Type D plug adapter

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do Indians need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Indian passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), applied online before travel. Sri Lanka has offered free ETAs to Indians at times, so we confirm the current fee and handle the application for you.

Is the Sigiriya climb difficult?

It is about 1,200 steps with some narrow metal stairways. Start early to avoid the heat. Seniors can enjoy the water gardens and museum at the base instead.

What should we wear at the Temple of the Tooth?

Cover shoulders and knees; white is preferred. Shoes and hats come off at the entrance. Do not pose with your back to Buddha statues for photos.

Is the food spicy?

Sri Lankan rice and curry can be spicy, but it is very familiar to South Indian palates. Hotels can adjust spice levels, and vegetarian food is easy to find.

Can train tickets sell out?

Reserved seats on the Ella train sell out weeks ahead in peak season. If unavailable, we book observation-class or drive you to Ella with a short train segment.

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