Hiriwadunna

To get close to the local lifestyle take a tour to Hiriwadunna – a beautiful village shaded on either side by a dry zone shrub forest, with unpaved gravel paths and humble village folk – will give you a chance to witness the environment of a typical Sri Lankan village life. A ride on a bullock cart along a dirt track and through rice paddies down to the picturesque Hiriwadunna Lake will leave you with a sense of peacefulness. A catamaran ride on the lake with its large variety of dry zone bird life and views of the surrounding forest, marshland, and vegetable plots of local farmers, will be an unforgettable experience for visitors and will most definitely be one of the places they feel most at peace, during the time spent in Sri Lanka.

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Travel Info

Flight time Approximately 21 hours to Colombo, including layover, with one-stop or two-stop flights via Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Delhi, or Bahrain. No direct flights are available on this route.
Time zone GMT +5 ½ hours (Sri Lanka is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York during standard time and 9 hours 30 minutes ahead during daylight saving time)
Recommended airlines One-stop options include Emirates, Etihad, Air India, and Qatar Airways. Our packages include one-stop flights, with preferred airline options available at an extra cost.
Best season Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, June, Nov & Dec. Sri Lanka is a year-round destination with consistent warmth and sunshine, with average temperatures ranging from 22°C to 31°C.
Visa US citizens require a tourist visa to enter Sri Lanka and must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before travel. Entry requirements may change, so travellers should check with the Sri Lankan Embassy or official sources before departure. It is your responsibility to check and meet entry requirements before travel.
Capital Colombo