11 days in Sri Lanka Itinerary
11 days in Sri Lanka Itinerary
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11 days in Sri Lanka Itinerary
Start: New Delhi
Fly:
7h
1
Colombo
— 2 nights
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Fly + taxi:
1h 45min
2
Nuwara Eliya
— 2 nights
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Drive:
3h 15min
3
Netolpitiya
— 2 nights
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Drive:
1h 15min
4
Mirissa
— 3 nights
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Drive:
1h 15min
5
Kosgoda
— 1 night
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Drive + Fly:
10h 30min
End: New Delhi
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2
nights
Colombo
2
nights

The commercial capital of the country, Colombo has added modern touches to its colonial-era core, creating an exciting and eclectic coastal city.Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): look for gifts at ODEL.
For more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Colombo trip site .
New Delhi, India to Colombo is an approximately 7-hour flight. In January, Colombo is much warmer than New Delhi - with highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can travel to Nuwara Eliya.
Things to do in Colombo
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Stone 'N' String
12:30pm, Sat Jan 13

Barefoot
2:30pm, Sat Jan 13

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
10:00am, Sat Jan 13
2
nights
Nuwara Eliya
2
nights

Little England
Sitting high up in the hills, the green and pleasant Nuwara Eliya offers both a rich history and proximity to pristine natural areas.Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): stop by Franciscan Sister's Jam Room, then admire the sheer force of Ramboda Falls, and then stop by Mackwoods Labookellie Tea Centre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tee off at Nuwara Eliya Golf Course, then make a trip to Pedro Tea Factory , and then take in the dramatic scenery at Lover's Leap Falls.
To find where to stay, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Nuwara Eliya trip builder site .
Getting from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya by combination of flight and taxi takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can travel to Netolpitiya.
Things to do in Nuwara Eliya
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Hakgala Botanic Gardens
11:30am, Tue Jan 16

Nuwara Eliya Golf Course
10:00am, Mon Jan 15

Pedro Tea Factory
2:00pm, Mon Jan 15
2
nights
Netolpitiya
2
nights

Most people take a trip to Netolpitiya to enjoy a classic beach holiday.Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bundala National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Thu): contemplate the waterfront views at Tangalle Lagoon, take in the exciting artwork at Indika Art Gallery, and then stroll through Goyambokka Beach (Sriyanga Sanjeewa).
To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Netolpitiya tour app .
Traveling by car from Nuwara Eliya to Netolpitiya takes 4.5 hours. In January in Netolpitiya, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can travel to Mirissa.
Things to do in Netolpitiya
Side Trips
Tangalle, Bundala National Park
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Bundala National Park
10:30am, Wed Jan 17

Goyambokka Beach (Sriyanga Sanjeewa)
1:30pm, Thu Jan 18

Tangalle Lagoon
10:00am, Thu Jan 18
3
nights
Mirissa
3
nights
The fishing town of Mirissa has developed into a notable tourist destination.Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, then race across the water with a speed boat tour, and then look for gifts at Embark. On the next day, relax in the rural setting at Handunugoda Tea Estate, look for gifts at Lihiniya Gems, stop by Cara Jewellers, then stop by Stick No Bills Poster Gallery, and finally look for gifts at Shoba.
To see maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Mirissa itinerary maker website .
Drive from Netolpitiya to Mirissa in 1.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Kosgoda.
Things to do in Mirissa
Side Trips
Galle, Handunugoda Tea Estate
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Spas & Wellness
10:00am, Fri Jan 19

Cara Jewellers
3:30pm, Sat Jan 20

Handunugoda Tea Estate
10:30am, Sat Jan 20
1
night
Kosgoda
1
night

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): take in the exciting artwork at Tsunami Photo Museum, then see the interesting displays at Community Tsunami Museum, then pause for some serene contemplation at Kowilawatta Temple, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project.
To see where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Kosgoda trip maker website .
Drive from Mirissa to Kosgoda in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. On the 22nd (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.
To see where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Kosgoda trip maker website .
Drive from Mirissa to Kosgoda in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. On the 22nd (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Kosgoda
Side Trips
Community Tsunami Museum, Kowilawatta Temple, Ahungalla Beach, Tsunami Photo Museum
Find places to stay Jan 21 — 22:
Highlights from your plan

Tsunami Photo Museum
11:30am, Sun Jan 21

Ahungalla Beach
11:00am, Mon Jan 22

Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research & Conservation Center
10:00am, Mon Jan 22
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