Sri Lanka Holiday Guru

04/05/2026

What is your Sri Lanka Beer personality?😃

From Lion to Heineken, Tiger, Bison, Carlsberg and Corona, here is the fun little personality test hiding in Sri Lanka’s beer shelf.

23/10/2024

Tourists in Sri Lanka facing any security concerns can now contact the emergency hotline 1997

20/10/2024

Discover Yi Jing’s Chinese culinary magic at ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo! 🍜✨ Plus, don't miss the exclusive Master Chef Liang promotion inside the article! 👨‍🍳 Click to explore.

18/10/2024

The journey from Kalupahana to Ohiya is an adventure You could be tough enough to walk its length or mad enough to drive the ruined road but this is a journey worth taking for the experience of rugged Sri Lanka

The journey from Kalupahana to Ohiya is an adventure You could be tough enough to walk its length or mad enough to drive the ruined road but this is a journey worth taking.

17/10/2024

Explore the historic Adisham Bungalow, just 3km from Haputale town. Built in 1931 as the country home of Sir Thomas Lester Villiers, it’s now the Adisham Monastery of St. Benedict. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes, this spot is a peaceful escape in Sri Lanka’s hill country. Plan your visit and take in one of the region's most scenic sites.

Photo credit: Shashini Diliesha.

02/10/2024

Experience Paradise Petti Petti Mirissa
Dine with a view! From vegan to gluten-free, Petti Petti Mirissa serves up international flavors with fresh, home-grown ingredients. Don’t miss out on their sunset specials!
Open daily 8am-11pm.

27/02/2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Royston Ellis, an English novelist, travel writer and poet, who passed away on 27th February 2023 at his residence in Sri Lanka.

Royston, who was 82 years old at the time of his death, was a long-time resident of Sri Lanka and a beloved friend to many.

In 2019, he joined the digital revolution by becoming Editorial Consultant for www.srilankaholidayguru.com.

The author of over 65 published books (guides, novels, biographies and volumes of poetry) he writes travel features for inflight, international and Sri Lankan magazines.

Royston has also lectured about Sri Lanka to the Royal Geographical Society, London on the QE2 and
on several other cruise ships.

In September 2016, Royston was appointed for three years as Editor of Destination Maldives, a magazine published annually for the Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation. For 20 years prior to that, he was an editorial consultant for Explore Sri Lanka magazine.

30/01/2023

Take a journey through history and visit the Galmaduwa Viharaya, located near Kandy. This fascinating building showcases a blend of Hindu and Buddhist architectural styles, including a tall gopuram and intricate arches. With a mysterious past, the temple was believed to have been initiated by King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe, but left unfinished as he shifted his focus elsewhere. Despite this, the Galmaduwa Viharaya stands as a one-of-a-kind representation of Sri Lanka's architectural heritage. Immerse yourself in its cultural richness and be captivated by its unique history.

16/03/2022

🏄‍♀️ Sri Lanka is a year-round surfing destination: either the east coast from April to September or the west coast from October to April.

Read the full guide: https://srilankaholidayguru.com/guide-to-surfing-in-sri-lanka/

20/02/2022

Galle Fort (just ten minutes away by tuk-tuk) with its ancient ramparts, gift shops selling trendy and traditional must-have merchandise, gem shops and quirky cafés, bars and restaurants. Visiting Galle Fort is like entering a gated community.