Sri Lanka Tourism Back on Track: All Major Sites Open & Visitors Flowing In

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector continues to show strong resilience and stability as attractions, transport routes, and hotels across the country remain fully operational following recent adverse weather.

Tourist Attractions:

All major wildlife parks, including Yala (all gates), Udawalawe, Minneriya, Kumana, Horton Plains, Wilpattu and Bundala are open to visitors.

Marine tourism sites such as Mirissa and Kalpitiya whale watching tours, Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary, and Pigeon Island are also operating normally. All cultural sites and museums under the Central Cultural Fund are open. Forest attractions are accessible, except the Knuckles region, which remains temporarily closed.

Weather & Hotel Occupancy:

Sunny weather is reported in major coastal and inland tourism zones including Negombo, Kalutara, Bentota, Beruwela, Hikkaduwa, Passikudah, Arugambay and Ella. Hotels across all regions report strong occupancy, with electricity and essential services functioning uninterrupted.

Road & Rail Access:

Road access to every major tourist destination has been restored, with main highways fully open. Railway services on the Coastal Line are running as scheduled, while Main Line trains are operating up to Mirigama and Abepussa.

Fuel & Power Supply:

Fuel distribution across the country is running smoothly except for minor delays in the Kaduwela area. Power has been restored to almost all tourism zones, with final restoration efforts underway in a few isolated locations.

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry continues to operate strongly, welcoming visitors and supporting the nation’s economic recovery.

Sri Lanka Tourism
Status Report - UPDATE 03.12.2025