Where to stay, when to go, and how to get around — destination guides, hotel picks and itineraries for every corner of the island, from Colombo's streets to Ella's tea hills.
Full guides coming online now — hotels, best time to visit, things to do, and how to get there for each destination.
City stays, food & the airport gateway
HILL COUNTRYTemple of the Tooth & lake views
TEA HILLSNine Arch Bridge & mountain hikes
SOUTH COASTDutch fort, boutique hotels & beaches
BEACHESWhale watching & surf season
HERITAGEThe Lion Rock & the cultural triangle
HIGHLANDSTea estates & cool climate escapes
EAST COASTQuiet bays & diving
Everything you need to plan a Sri Lanka trip, in one place.
Hotel and guesthouse picks for every budget in every town — compared honestly, with live prices.
Month-by-month weather and season guides for both monsoon coasts, so you land on the right side of the island.
Trains, buses, tuk-tuks and drivers — routes, times and costs between every major destination.
Beaches, safaris, tea country, ancient cities — what's worth your time and what to skip.
Lanka Guidebook is an independent travel guide to Sri Lanka. We combine real data — live hotel availability, historical weather, transport routes and official tourism information — with carefully researched guides to help you plan better trips.
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