Nestling in the mountains of the central north, Kandy is one of Sri Lanka's jewels.
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Sri Lanka, like India, is the cradle of yoga and meditation. For some years now, these ancient disciplines have been attracting the curiosity of Westerners. During your stay in Kandy,...
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How to get there?
Flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital, depart regularly from most major airports. From Colombo, you can take an internal flight to Kandy airport. You can travel by train, bus or with a driver.
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Where to stay?
Accommodation in Kandy is extremely simple. The religious capital is full of guesthouses and hotels. Some will prefer the hustle and bustle of the city, while others will appreciate the calm of the surrounding mountains.
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When to go to Kandy
In general, temperatures in Kandy range from 17°C to 39°C throughout the year. Because of its altitude, Kandy is often misty and humid.
The rainy season
In the centre and north of the island, the rainy season, also known as the short monsoon, begins in November and ends in January. Despite this, the climate remains pleasant. Kandy is 500 metres above sea level. As a result, it is colder than in the rest of the country and the atmosphere is more or less humid. Fog is not uncommon, especially in the late afternoon.
The dry season
The dry season begins in February and ends in October. During this period, temperatures are warmer throughout the country. Although this is a pleasant time of year to visit, you should be aware that the skies are cloudy during the dry season and that Kandy is a long way from the sea.
Entry clearance
To enter Sri Lanka, you must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from Sri Lanka's Department of Immigration and Emigration (DI&E) by going directly to the government website to apply online.
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Beware of unofficial websites offering electronic travel authorisations. For greater security, use the government website listed above.
Vaccinations for Sri
Lanka There are no compulsory vaccinations for entering Sri Lanka. However, some vaccinations are recommended, such as: diphtheria-tetanus-polio (DTP) rubella-mumps-measles (MMR) for children tuberculosis vaccination typhoid fever viral hepatitis A and B
Covid-19 in Sri Lanka
This information is valid as of September 2022 and is subject to change. According to the latest protocols adopted in April 2022, travellers must, in addition to applying for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA), carry a full vaccination passport.
If travellers have not been vaccinated, they will have to undergo a PCR test within 72 hours of boarding, or an antigen test within 48 hours. In all cases, self-tests are prohibited, and travellers are not required to undergo a test on arrival in Sri Lanka.
Economic crisis in Sri Lanka
This information is valid as of September 2022 and is subject to change. Sri Lanka is facing an unprecedented economic crisis. Fuel prices have risen sharply. It is difficult for tourists to obtain fuel if they have their own means of transport. Transport prices have followed the increases, with public and private transport operating at random and daily power cuts.
Editor's tip:
If you arrive in Colombo, take the train to Kandy. Trains in Sri Lanka are magical experiences, where you meet the locals and marvel at the beauty of the scenery.
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