Famous for being the best backpacking destination, Sri Lanka is home to landscapes and culture which is much like India. Visit this home away from home that solves the purpose for those looking forward to cheap foreign trips from India.
Air Tickets: The round trip flight tickets can cost
- From Delhi: INR 20,000 onwards
- From Chennai: INR 8000 onwards
Stay: Colombo Sea view hostel, Colombo city hostel and so on are dormitory style accommodations that starts for INR 600/night. Similarly in other places like Kandy, Bentota and so on, hotel rooms can range from INR 1000 onwards per night.
Places to Eat: Ceylon Tea Moments in Colombo is one of the top choices which offers a huge menu within the range of INR 100-500; A classic Sri Lankan meal of fish curry in local markets can cost you less than INR 100.
Places To Visit: The must visit cities include Colombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Bentota. Also visit world heritage sites like Temple of tooth Relic, boating or fishing on Lake Gregory, tea factory visits, Seetha Eliya garden and temple from famous Ramayana, turtle hatchery etc. Visit Odel, Majestic city etc for shopping.
Suggested Duration: 5 Days and 4 Nights
Travel Calculation: Approx. INR 35,000
Interesting Tips: “Aa-yu-bo-wan” is hello in the local language. Traveling on public transport such as buses and train is usually the choice which is both crowded as well as cheap!

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