Sri Lanka Packages From Kolkata

Sri Lanka: The Wonder Island

The superb scenery, endless beaches, delicious food and affordable prices will make you fall in love with Sri Lanka. A Sri Lanka trip is the perfect blend of mountain, beach and culture. People from all over the world want to visit Sri Lanka because of all the magnificent attractions found on this island. If you want to guarantee a hassle-free trip, you can book one of the Sri Lanka packages from Kolkata. Sri Lanka is a favourite destination for international tours. You will find all kinds of options available from Sri Lanka honeymoon packages to simple holiday packages for a group of friends. Sri Lanka packages from Kolkata can include all the major sites as well as transport and accommodation. Read on to find out more about Sri Lanka tour packages.

Why Go For Sri Lanka Tour Packages From Kolkata?

With one of the Sri Lanka packages from Kolkata, your trip is guaranteed to be a success. Depending on your needs you can customise the package you prefer and make it the perfect option for you if it wasn't already. Sri Lanka is an island full of surprises that have been kept off the tourist radar for a long time but the number of travellers visiting it is increasing. Sri Lanka packages from MakeMyTrip are the best option to book tours, transport and accommodation. You can choose the number of days and nights depending on the activities you want to do. Sri Lanka packages from Kolkata will always be the best option for an unforgettable trip.

How to Reach Sri Lanka From Kolkata

Sri Lanka is over 3,000 km away from Kolkata but there are several ways to travel when using one of the Sri Lanka packages from Kolkata.

• Air

Air travel is the best option to get to Sri Lanka from Kolkata with Sri Lanka packages from Kolkata. With one flight you will have covered the distance in less than 6 hours. You can find Sri Lanka packages from Kolkata that include flights for convenience.

• Cruise

Cruising is one way to reach Sri Lanka from Kolkata. You can either customise your Sri Lanka packages from Kolkata or find one that includes the cruise in the Bay of Bengal.

With MakeMyTrip's Sri Lanka packages from Kolkata, you can customise your options to experience the trip of your dreams.

Places to Visit in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka packages from Kolkata always include the most magnificent destinations. If you have a wish list, we recommend you choose one of the Sri Lanka tourism packages that include all of them. Below are some of the most popular places not to be missed.

• Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa is one of the most visited cities in the country and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The extensive archaeological site is home to several well-preserved monuments including the Gal Vihara Buddhas, three large statues perfectly carved into a rock face, in different positions, which are one of the attractions you must include on a Sri Lanka trip.

• Ella

This pretty little village is located in the highlands. It is a perfect place for hiking and enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery. One of the most popular routes is the one that leads to the top of Little Adam's Peak. For this and more, Ella is one of the must-see in Sri Lanka tour packages.

• Minneriya

There are several national parks included in Sri Lanka packages where you can see animals in the wild, especially elephants. The favourite, because of the surrounding landscape and the sheer number of elephants you can see, is Minneriya National Park. In this extensive park, located near the Cultural Triangle, you can go on a 4×4 safari that will allow you to get up close and enjoy the largest land animal, without invading its space and always respecting nature.

• Sigiriya

Sigiriya, also known as the Lion Rock, is one of the most famous archaeological sites and another of the most beautiful places included in Sri Lanka tourism packages. Its most attractive feature is its location on top of a huge rock almost 400 metres high, the result of the eruption of a volcano, where you will find the ruins of King Kasyapa's palace at the top, as well as incredible views of the surrounding area.

• Anuradhapura

This city was once the capital of Sri Lanka and is also recognised as a World Heritage Site. One of the most important sites in this city is the Isurumuniya temple, carved into the rock with a multitude of reliefs and sculptures. You are likely to find pilgrims here as tradition has it that a cutting from the tree on which Buddha attained Nirvana is found in the Sri Maha Bodhi, making it a sacred place for the Buddhist religion.

Top Things to Do in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka packages from Kolkata include the best and most unique activities. There are several things you have to do when you visit this amazing place that you can't miss for anything in the world.

• Visit the Dambulla Caves

Visiting the Dambulla Caves, better known as the Golden Temple, is one of the most amazing and spectacular activities that can be included in Sri Lanka packages from Kolkata. Located in the central part of the island, near Sigiriya, it is notable for having the temples and Buddha statues inside a complex of caves.

• Bathe on the Beaches of the South

Relaxing or surfing on the wild southern beaches of golden sand and postcard-perfect palm trees is another of the top activities in Sri Lanka packages from Kolkata. Although they are all incredible, Unawatuna, Mirissa and Medaketiya are perfect beaches for swimming and waiting for a beautiful sunset while lying in a hammock, sipping a Lion beer.

• Travel by Train to Nuwara Eliya

The train journey from Ella to Nuwara Eliya is one of the must-do activities that you can find in Sri Lanka packages from Kolkata. The views make this one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. Although, this beautiful English colonial-style highland town has many other reasons to visit, such as its stunning tea fields.

• Go See Aukana Buddha

The Aukana Buddha, over twelve metres high and carved out of granite rock, is another must-see included in some of the Sri Lanka packages from Kolkata. This huge 5^th-century sculpture, located near the Cultural Triangle, depicts the Buddha full-length and is one of the finest examples of carved sculptures in ancient Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka is a place full of nature and culture, you can be sure that you will not regret spending your holiday here. With the Sri Lanka packages from Kolkata offered by MakeMyTrip, you will get the most out of the experience and make memories to last a lifetime.