For a weekend getaway, Sri Lanka presents a diverse array of experiences, including stunning beaches, lush forests, tea estates, cultural monuments, shopping malls and vibrant streets. The trio of towns Weligama, Mirissa, and Galle, on the country’s southern coast, offers a blend of experiences that epitomise the island’s diverse allure. Weligama — the name translates … Read more
Over 13 lakh tourists have visited Sri Lanka until August 2024, bringing in more than $2 billion in revenue. | Photo Credit: AFP Sri Lanka’s newly elected government led byPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has restored the country’s old visa system, adhering to a recent Supreme Court order that suspended a controversial new portal managed by … Read more
A fortnight after Sri Lanka switched to a new visa issuing system, authorities are facing a backlash over higher visa costs that could deter tourists, “Indian involvement”, and “corruption” in the subject minister’s push to outsource visa processing. Beginning April 17, 2024, Sri Lanka’s Department of Immigration and Emigration directed travellers to a new visa … Read more