Looking for Sri Lanka itinerary for 5 days?
Sri Lanka is one of the most visited touring places and people from all over the world come and explore the beauty of Sri Lanka, one of the major reasons is that this place is less costly and people who want an affordable trip with a great experience prefer this place.
While visiting Sri Lanka you can explore mountains peek, sea shores, villages and beaches. In South Asia country, Sri Lanka is the island. Historically Sri Lanka has been known as Ceylon, which resides in the Indian Ocean.
If you travelling in Sri Lanka, you should have to visit those places that can be worth your tour. Now the question is how should I know?
You don’t need to worry we are sharing the best Five Day Itinerary plans for your Sri Lanka trip.
Day 1 – Kandy
Let’s begin the trip by visiting Kandy, which is located in the city of Central Province. According to UNESCO, the city is called a World Heritage Site. Kandy has so many well-known places which should be visited by tourists such as the royal palace complex located place Sri Dalada Maligaw known as The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Spots Recommendations in Kandy:
- You have to visit Kandy Viewpoint, Kandy Lake, and Royal Botanical Gardens, these places give the sense of beautiful nature.
- You can visit these museums to learn more about the history of Kandy, like the World Buddhist Museum, Raja Museum and the Ceylon Tea Museum.
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, if you are an animal lover you should visit this place as they provide a great life to injured and abounded elephants.
Day 2 & 3 – Nuwara Eliya
The next stop is Nuwara Eliya where you can spend two days touring, the distance from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya is 76km, this place is famous for its tea production and coldest area in Sri Lanka and is also known as Little England.
Taking a train from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya will be worth your visit as you can explore wonderful views. In Nuwara Eliya, you will survey recreational activities, historical sites, and natural beauty.
Spots Recommendations in Nuwara Eliya:
- Some of these nature beauty places going to be worth your visit like Lover’s Leap Falls Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya, and Hakgala Botanic Gardens.
- Damro Labookellie Tea Centre Tea Garden, and Pedro Tea Factory, Can Explore the production of tea and get a tour of the garden best place to visit especially for tea lovers.
Day 4 – Galle
Today we will move toward Galle and will cross the distance of 163km from Nuwara Eliya, Galle is the largest and the capital city in the southern province, of Sri Lanka. Galle is the best place to explore the history and can survey the art and architecture.
Spots Recommendations in Galle:
- National Museum Galle, and Galle Dutch Fort, these museums must be visited by history enthusiasts.
- The Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications is a beautiful place with amazing architecture.
- The Dutch Reformed Church is one of the oldest churches located in Galle.
Day 5 – Colombo
This is going to be the last day of touring in Sri Lanka, and today you will explore Colombo covering a distance of 115km from Galle, Colombo is the largest city in Sri Lanka and is famous for the garden city of the West.
Spots Recommendations in Colombo:
- If you are a sea lover you must visit the beach Galle Face Green, which is one of the most visited beaches located in Colombo.
- Some of the temples located in Colombo, are the Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil, and Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple.
- Independence Square, should be visited by those who have an interest in history and cultural heritage.
Here your journey ends as we shared a great Five Day Itinerary plan in Sri Lanka. Also, always prefer those places in your go-to list for which you are curious, as interests and the introspection of discovering will make your expedition more exciting.
With a hand-down five-day trip to Sri Lanka, you head back to your home by taking a flight, As Airport is also located in Colombo.
To get Sri Lanka itinerary for 5 days visit Sri Lanka agency likes Ceylon Empire Travels or Sri Lanka Tour Guides.
FAQS
Is Sri Lanka Cheap?
Yes, it is if you want to explore the best touring place on a low budget it is recommended to visit Sri Lanka.
In Sri Lanka, what is the best time to travel?
December till March is called to be the best time to visit Sri Lanka.