April continues the trend of a warm and sunny Sri Lanka climate, particularly at the beginning of the month. As it’s the end of the dry season in the west and south, humidity is relatively high, especially in the Cultural Triangle.
Avurudu (Sinhala & Tamil New Year), the mega cultural event celebrates by Sinhala and Tamil communities. It lies in between 12th – 14th April. You will be able to experience traditional rituals, games and activities related to the new year celebration.
| Activity/Event | Location/s and/or Remarks |
|---|---|
| Beach stay | Negombo, Colombo, Waskaduwa, Wadduwa, Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Koggala, Dickwella, Weligama, Mirissa, Tangalle, Trincomalee |
| Wildlife safari | Kumana, Galoya, Yala, Wilpattu and Udawalawe national parks |
| Sightseeing | World’s End in Horton Plains national parks |
| Bird watching | Yala national park lagoons, Kumana and Galoya national parks |
| Cultural world heritage sites | Sacred city of Anuradhapura, Ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Dambulla cave temple, Sigiriya, Sacred city of Kandy, Old town of Galle |
| Adam’s Peak (Sripada) hike | Season becomes its tail |
| Whales & Dolphin watching | Mirissa, Trincomalee |
| Swim with sea turtle | Hikkaduwa |
| Tea plantation visit | Nuwara Eliya, Hatton, Ella |
| Rafting & Abseiling | Kitulgala (Water level of Kelani river has increase and furious due to rainy season begins) |
| Sailing | Mirissa, Bentota |
| Paramotoring | Bentota |
| Surfing | Hikkaduwa,Weligama |
| Scuba diving & Snorkelling | Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna |
| Little basses & Great basses lighthouse exploring and snorkelling | Approximately 50 days from March to mid-April |
