Sri Lanka among 10 most affordable travel destinations in Asia

Sri Lanka has been recognized as one of the top 10 most affordable travel destinations in Asia, according to a recent report by the Times of India. The island nation is featured prominently among the top five countries in the list, praised for its cost-effective travel options.

The publication’s special travel edition, ‘Times Travel,’ highlights Sri Lanka’s appeal, noting its tea plantations, beaches, and ancient cities like Sigiriya. “Sri Lanka is affordable for accommodation, food, and transport. Budget guesthouses start around INR 800 - 1,500 per night,” the report states.

According to the Times of India, a tourist would need a minimum of INR 1,800 - 2,500 per day to explore Sri Lanka, though the basis for this calculation was not specified.

Other countries on the list include Vietnam, Nepal, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines, and Myanmar.

Provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows that Sri Lanka attracted a total of 43,083 tourists recently, bringing the year-to-date arrivals to 1,053,332. The largest sources of tourist traffic to Sri Lanka are India, followed by the Russian Federation and the United Kingdom.