The rainfall amounts in the south and west drop significantly in comparison to the previous months (they’re also lower than the following months, too) while the east coast climate remains very pleasant. The Esala Perahera may fall in August and is celebrated with parades and fire-lit dances in the city of Kandy.
The Kandy Esala Perahera, an extravaganza and grandest cultural show in Sri Lanka scheduled to be held in the month of August. The main and the grand show of this eleven days long cultural procession Called “Maha Randoli Perahera” held on August full moon poya day.
| Activity/Event | Location/s and/or Remarks |
|---|---|
| Beach stay | Trincomalee, Pasikuda, Arugam Bay |
| Wildlife safari | Yala, Wilpattu, and Udawalawe national parks. More and more elephants are gathering to Minneriya reservoir in Minneriya national park. |
| Bird watching | Sinharaja forest reserve, |
| 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 |
| 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 |
