The south-west monsoon continues to affect the southern and western regions of the island, with increased rainfall and lower temperatures in the Hill Country.
The Poson Festival celebration mainly based on Mihintale and Anuradhapura in full moon poya day of June. The arrival of Buddhism to Sri Lanka has celebrated on this festival. It is one of the best opportunity for travellers to experience Sri Lankan traditional religious and cultural heritage.
| Activity/Event | Location/s and/or Remarks |
|---|---|
| Beach stay | Trincomalee, Pasikuda, Arugam Bay |
| Wildlife safari | Kumana, Galoya, Yala, Wilpattu, Minneriya and Udawalawe national parks |
| Bird watching | 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 |
| Whales & Dolphin watching | Trincomalee |
| Tea plantation visit | Nuwara Eliya, Hatton, Ella (Rainy season for this areas) |
| Rafting & Abseiling | Kitulgala (Water level of Kelani river has increase and furious due to rainy season) |
| Sailing | Pasikuda, Trincomalee |
| Surfing | Arugam Bay |
| Kitesurfing | Kalpitiya & Mannar (Best season) |
| Scuba diving & Snorkelling | Trincomalee, Pasikuda |
