Seasonal guides12 May 2026 · 6 min readWhen to Visit Sri Lanka: A Month-by-Month Guide
Two monsoons, two coasts — so the honest answer to “when should I go?” is “it depends where”. Here is the month-by-month version.
Notes from the island.
Seasonal guides, wildlife reports, hidden gems and Ajit’s personal notes — first-hand, practical writing to help you plan a better trip to Sri Lanka.
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Seasonal guides12 May 2026 · 6 min read
Wildlife reports28 April 2026 · 5 min readThe Best Time for a Sri Lanka Safari: A Wildlife Report
Leopards, elephants and the great Gathering — when to go, which park, and how to avoid the convoy.
Hidden gems2 April 2026 · 7 min readTen Hidden Gems Most Sri Lanka Itineraries Miss
The famous sights are famous for a reason — but these quieter places are where I send the travellers who want more.
Ajit’s Notes15 March 2026 · 5 min readAjit’s Notes: Why I Still Take the Hill-Country Train
I have ridden it a hundred times and it still stops me at the carriage door. A personal note on the great Ceylon railway.