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There are many festivals in Sri Lanka; perhaps the most famous is in Kandy Festival, temple of tooth relic which takes place in July/August. It lasts for 10 days and honors the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha.

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Sri Lanka is a year-round destination with the beaches on the west coast being best between October and April, and on the east coast between May and September. Colombo and the interior enjoy a benign climate year-round. However, except in the arid northern part of the country, tropical showers can be expected at any time.

BEACH SEASON

South, South west : Nigambo, Bentota, Unawatuna, Mirissa and Tangalle –> October to April

Northwest Coast   : Kalpitiya –> December to April

East Coast                : Naively, Passikuda, Kalkuda and Arugambay –> May to September