March is one of the best times of year to visit Sri Lanka. The north-east monsoon is almost over and the temperatures on the east coast are starting to rise.
| Activity/Event | Location/s and/or Remarks |
|---|---|
| Beach stay | Kalpitiya, Negombo, Colombo, Waskaduwa, Wadduwa, Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Koggala, Dickwella, Weligama, Mirissa, Tangalle |
| Wildlife safari | Galoya, Kumana, Yala, Wilpattu and Udawalawe national parks |
| Sightseeing | World’s End in Horton Plains national parks |
| Bird watching | Sinharaja rain forest, Kalametiya bird sanctuary, Yala national park lagoons, Galoya, Kumana and Wilpattu 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 | Best time to hike. However, during the weekend much crowed |
| Whales & Dolphin watching | Mirissa, Kalpitiya |
| Swim with sea turtle | Hikkaduwa |
| Tea plantation visit | Nuwara Eliya, Hatton, Ella |
| Rafting & Abseiling | Kitulgala (Water level of Kelani river has droped and calm down due to dry season) |
| Sailing | Mirissa, Bentota |
| Paramotoring | Bentota |
| Surfing | Hikkaduwa,Weligama |
| Kitesurfing | Kalpitiya & Mannar (Winds are less reliable and lighter) |
| Scuba diving & Snorkelling | Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna |
| Little basses & Great basses lighthouse exploring and snorkelling | Approximately 50 days from March to mid-April |
