Welcome To Ceylon Places
SRI LANKA, optimism abounds as this beautiful tropical island, so beloved by travelers for centuries, is a peaceful and exciting journey every day. With the exponential increase of the number of Tourists, Sri Lanka is one of the most sought-after holiday destinations in the world.
Trust Ceylon Places to be your guide to make the best out of your journey. We live Sri Lanka whilst others can merely scratch the surface. We are consistently updating our offerings via the inside track, and our trip-design team who are travelers themselves, will tailor your holiday to surprise your expectations, within affordable luxuries. We will show you what you never knew.
This website will give you a brief taste of what “Travelling in Sri Lanka with Ceylon Places” can offer: serene beaches, stirring hill country, game parks, culture & heritage, convenient transportation and accommodation that is both exceptional and distinctive.
We invite you to take a new look at Sri Lanka. You may be surprised by what you find…
About Paradise Island
Sri Lanka is a teardrop-shaped island in the Indian Ocean, located just below the Southern tip of India, North of the equator. Sri Lanka has a documented history that spans over 3000 years. Its geographic location and deep harbors made it of great strategic importance from the time of the ancient Silk Road through to World War II. Sri Lanka is a diverse country, home to many religions, ethnicities and languages.
Official Name:
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
History:
Dates back to over 2,500 years. To the Greeks it was Taprobane, to the Arabs Serendib and Ceilao to the Portuguese. The Dutch and the British called it Zeyalnd and Ceylon respectively.
Religion:
Buddhist 70.10%, Hindu 12.58%, Muslims 9.66%, Christians 7.62%, Others 0.03% Ethnic
Groups:
Sinhalese 74.9%, Sri Lankan Tamils 12.71%, Sri Lankan Moors 7.05%, Indian Tamil 4.12%, Others 1.22%
Languages:
Sinhala (Social and National language) 74%, Tamil(National language) 18%, Other 8%
Currency:
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Climates:
Typically Tropical, with a northeast monsoon (December to March) bringing unsettled weather to the north and east, and a southwest monsoon (June to October)
Terrain:
Mostly low, at to rolling plain; mountains in south-central interior
Why Sri Lanka
Getting There
Sri Lankan Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar airways offer one-stop flights from the UK via the Gulf to Colombo. Those travelling from the USA, Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia and the Far East can catch a connecting flight to Colombo from many of the main cities in Europe, the Middle East or South East Asia.
Visas
The majority of passport holders, including UK, Ireland, United States, Germany, France, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden and India, can holiday in Sri Lanka and Maldives as tourists for up to 30 days. For further information, contact the Sri Lankan High Commission. UK info: http://www.slhclondon.org/ or phone
Getting Around
Barter for a 3-wheeler at around Rs.40 per km or take set price taxis for longer journeys. Soak in the spectacular scenery of a train journey. Buses are also cheap and regular. Roads seem chaotic – chauffeur-driven cars run at similar cost to independent car hire, and are probably safer. Bicycle hire is only really suitable for the quieter roads.
When to go
Sri Lanka’s tropical climate generally offers warmth and sunshine throughout the year. Figures vary widely from region to region – as the rainfall map shows. The south-west monsoon (Yala) brings most rain during May/June. The north-east monsoon (Maha) brings rain between December and February. There are also inter-monsoon rains, usually in October/early November.
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