When to Go
High Season (Dec-Mar)
Ø The Hill Country plus west- and south-coast beaches are busiest – and driest.
Ø With beds in demand, prices peak.
Ø The Maha monsoon season (October to January) keeps the East, North and ancient cities wet.
Shoulder (Apr & Sep-Nov)
Ø April and September offer the best odds for good weather countrywide.
Ø New Year's celebrations in mid-April cause transport to fill beyond capacity.
Ø A good time to wander without a set schedule.
Low Season (May-Aug)
Ø The Yala monsoon season (May to August) brings rain to the south and west coasts plus the Hill Country.
Ø The weather in the North and East is best.
Ø Prices nationwide are lowest.
Budget
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (Rs)
Midrange: Rs 6000-20,000
Ø Double room in a good place: Rs 3500-9000
Ø Meals at hotel/restaurant: Rs 1000-3000
Ø Hire bikes, ride trains and use a car and driver some days: average per day Rs 3000
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