C heck List

B est time to visit December to April.

Sri Lankan Rupee.

Indulge in the flavourful fish ambul thiyal (sour fish curry), kukul mas curry (chicken curry), polos (green jackfruit curry), dhal (lentil) curry and the aromatic lamprais (a meat and rice dish).

S pend some time at the ocean-side urban park, Galle Face Green. Do visit the historic Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya temple. Plan a day trip to S igiriya or Lion Rock, the ancient rock fortress, about four hours away by road.

Shop for intricatelycrafted brass objects, wood carvings, indigenous masks and the famed Ceylon tea. Look for gems, jewellery, aromatic spices, batik clothing and other such unique souvenirs here.