The beautiful island nation of Sri Lanka is always a delightful country to visit for the entire family. Here, visitors could experience natural attractions, cultural highlights, sightseeing features and so on that make for unforgettable memories.
Beach destinations
You will find many attractive beaches in Sri Lanka as well as water sports that kids and parents can enjoy. Those on the west coast would be appealing but can sometimes be crowded; to evade other tourists, you could try the beaches towards the south of the nation, while you should also consider the shores on the eastern and northern coasts too.
Cultural sites
Families looking for cultural adventures will be entranced by the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa with their intriguing ruins. You also shouldn’t overlook sites such as Sigiriya and Dambulla, as well as the highland city of Kandy. For more information on these attractions and other places to visit in Sri Lanka, consider the online resource Truly Sri Lanka.
Best time to visit
Sri Lanka features warm tropical weather throughout the year. The rain will depend on two monsoons though you will often find that some parts of the nation would be dry when others are rainy, so you could often experience pleasant weather. The best weather for the south, west and hill country is from December to April, while for the east and north, it’s from May to September.
Getting around
There are many options for getting around with your family in Sri Lanka. You will find that public transport such as buses and trains will take you to many destinations in the country and happen to be frequent and very inexpensive. You could also use tuk-tuks (though there is limited space) for city travel or hire a vehicle with a driver to get about the island.