Events in Ceylon 2016

January 2016

Date	Event	Place	Importance
August to April	Migratory Birds arrival season
25th Dec to 21st  May	Sripada (Adam’s peak) climbing season	There are three ways for you to reach there. Hatton-Nallathanni road, Ratnapura-Palabaddala road & Kuruwita-Erathna road.	-light dresses suitable with ice caps, & jackets to prevent from cold. -white, long dresses should wear, when you reaching to the top of the mountain. (Do not ware short or sleeveless dresses) -Be sure not to carrying liquor or musical instrument.
November to April	Whales & Dolphin watching	North West coast (Kalpitiya)	- You should reach to those areas very early in the morning, to view lot of dolphins & whales. -You’ll be able to watch dolphins & whales without sailing to the deep sea.
December to  April	Whales & Dolphin watching	Down South Coast (Mirissa)	- You should reach to those areas very early in the morning, to view lot of dolphins & whales. -Always, make sure to wear a safety jacket.
18th to 31	Marco Pierre White Food Tour	Cinnamon Grand , Colombo
20th to 22nd	Duruthu Perahara (Procession)	Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya, Kelaniya
31st	Kala Pola 2016 (Sri Lankan’s Annual Open Air Art Fair 2016)	Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 07	From 8.00 am to 9.00 pm

February 2016

Date	Event	Place	Importance
August to April	Migratory Birds arrival season
25th Dec to 21st  May	Sripada (Adam’s peak) climbing season	There are three ways for you to reach there. Hatton-Nallathanni road, Ratnapura-Palabaddala road & Kuruwita-Erathna road.	-light dresses suitable with ice caps, & jackets to prevent from cold. -white, long dresses should be ware, when you reaching to the top of the mountain. (Do not ware short or sleeveless dresses)
6th to 21st	MS. Tourism Sri Lanka international 2016
14th to 20th	Racing the Planet 2016
21st & 22nd	Nawam Perahara	In Colombo at Kelaniya
23rd to 26th	Colombo Fashion  Week 2016	Hilton, Colombo
November to April	Whales & Dolphin watching	North West coast (Kalpitiya)	- You should reach to those areas very early in the morning, to view lot of dolphins & whales. - You’ll be able to watch dolphins & whales without sailing to the deep sea.
December to  April	Whales & Dolphin watching	Down South Coast (Mirissa)	- You should reach to those areas very early in the morning, to view lot of dolphins & whales. -Always, make sure to wear a safety jacket.
Beginning of Feb to end of March	Birds Watching	Jaffna	-Popular areas to watch migratory birds are Naranthanai, Karainagar, Thondamanaru, Vallai Veli, Sarasalai, Mandaitivu & Delf Island. -Try to prevent from perfume when you moving to bird watching.
February to 31st of July	Turtles Watching	Rakawa / Induruwa (Down South coastal area)	-In nighttime, you will be able to see laying of eggs.

March 2016

Date	Event	Place	Importance
August to April	Migratory Birds arrival season
25th Dec to 21st  May	Sripada (Adam’s peak) climbing season	There are three ways for you to reach there. Hatton-Nallathanni road, Ratnapura-Palabaddala road & Kuruwita-Erathna road.	-light dresses suitable with ice caps, & jackets to prevent from cold. -white, long dresses should be ware, when you reaching to the top of the mountain. (Do not ware short or sleeveless dresses)
November to April	Whales & Dolphin watching	North West coast (Kalpitiya)	- You should reach to those areas very early in the morning, to view lot of dolphins & whales. - You’ll be able to watch dolphins & whales without sailing to the deep sea.
December to  April	Whales & Dolphin watching	Down South Coast (Mirissa)	- You should reach to those areas very early in the morning, to view lot of dolphins & whales. -Always, make sure to wear a safety jacket.
Beginning of Feb to end of March	Birds Watching	Jaffna	-Popular areas to watch migratory birds are Naranthanai, Karainagar, Thondamanaru, Vallai Veli, Sarasalai, Mandaitivu & Delf Island. -Try to prevent from perfume when you moving to bird watching.
March to end of July	Kumana Birds watching	In Kumana at Villuwa	- From March to end of May you will be able to see birds' egg laying in nests. -During June & July other than to birds beyond doubt, you will be able to see bears & sometimes leopards. - (From Nov to end of Feb, there is rainy condition.)
February to 31st of July	Turtles Watching	Rakawa / Induruwa (Down South coastal area)	-In nighttime, you will be able to see laying of eggs.
4th to 12th	The Wild Elephant Trail
During March & April	Hot Air Balloon Festival	Sigiriya & Habarana	-Normally, Hot air balloon season runs from Nov to April But best weather condition consisting during March to April.

April 2016

Date	Event	Place	Importance
1st to 30th April	Nuwara Eliy holiday season	Nuwara Eliya	-Horses races, Motocross rallies, Flowers exhibitions, & Golf tournaments may held in there for your enjoyment.
13th & 14th of April	Sinhala & Tamil New Year Festival	Everywhere in Sri Lanka.	- Get the chance to experience traditional games & folk events.
August to April	Migratory Birds arrival season
24th Dec to 21st  May	Sripada (Adam’s peak) climbing season	There are three ways for you to reach there. Hatton-Nallathanni road, Ratnapura-Palabaddala road & Kuruwita-Erathna road.	-light dresses suitable with ice caps, & jackets to prevent from cold. -white, long dresses should wear, when you reaching to the top of the mountain. (Do not ware short or sleeveless dresses) -Be sure not to carrying liquor or musical instrument.
November to April	Whales & Dolphin watching	North West coast (Kalpitiya)	- You should reach to those areas very early in the morning, to view lot of dolphins & whales. - You’ll be able to watch dolphins & whales without sailing to the deep sea.
December to  April	Whales & Dolphin watching	Down South Coast (Mirissa)	- You should reach to those areas very early in the morning, to view lot of dolphins & whales. -Always, make sure to wear a safety jacket.
March to end of July	Kumana Birds watching	In Kumana at Villuwa	- From March to end of May you will be able to see birds' egg laying in nests. -During June & July other than to birds beyond doubt, you will be able to see bears & sometimes leopards. - (From Nov to end of Feb, there is rainy condition.)
February to 31st of July	Turtles Watching	Rakawa / Induruwa (Down South coastal area)	-In nighttime, you will be able to see laying of eggs.
During March & April	Hot Air Balloon Festival	Sigiriya & Habarana	-Normally, Hot air balloon season runs from Nov to April But best weather condition consisting during March to April.

May 2016

Date	Event	Place	Importance
21st & 22nd	Vesak Full Moon Poya Day & Wesak Festival	Everywhere, in Sri Lanka.	-Dressing with a white dress is more suitable as it is a religious festival. (Half naked & sleeveless dresses are not suitable.) -Dansal (free of charge, & hospitable foods, drinks, flowers etc. distribution) everywhere, of the country. -There are processions & Vesak lantern everywhere.
May to October	Surfing beginning	In Arugam Bay, Mirrissa, Matara & Pottuvil Point.	- Arugam Bay is the heaven’s top surfing location. -July to August is the best time period.
May to September	Whales & Dolphin watching	North East coast  (Trincomalee)	You should reach to those areas very early in the morning, to view lot of dolphins & whales.
24th Dec to 21st  May	Sripada (Adam’s peak) climbing season	There are three ways for you to reach there. Hatton-Nallathanni road, Ratnapura-Palabaddala road & Kuruwita-Erathna road.	-light dresses suitable with ice caps, & jackets to prevent from cold. -white, long dresses should wear, when you reaching to the top of the mountain. (Do not ware short or sleeveless dresses) -Be sure not to carrying liquor or musical instrument.
March to end of July	Kumana Birds watching	In Kumana at Villuwa	- From March to end of May you will be able to see birds' egg laying in nests. - Other than to birds beyond doubt, during June & July you will be able to see bears & sometimes leopards. - (From Nov to end of Feb, there is rainy condition.)
February to 31st of July	Turtles Watching	Rakawa / Induruwa (Down South coastal area)	-In nighttime, you will be able to see laying of eggs.

June 2016

Date	Event	Place	Importance
19th	Poson Full Moon Poya Day & Poson Festival	Country wide	-Dressing with a white dress is more suitable as it is a religious festival. (Half naked & sleeveless dresses are not suitable.) -Dansal (free of charge, & hospitable foods, drinks, flowers etc. distribution) everywhere, of the country. -There are processions & Poson lantern everywhere.
Beginning of June to July	Kataragama Pada yathra	Nagadeepa to Kataragama	-Light dresses & water bottles are more important.
May to October	Surfing beginning	In Arugam Bay, Mirrissa, Matara & Pottuvil Point.	- Arugam Bay is the heaven’s top surfing location. -July to August is the best period.
May to September	Kite Surfing	Kalpitiya
May to September	Whales & Dolphin watching	North East coast  (Trincomalee)	-You should reach to those areas very early in the morning, to view lot of dolphins & whales.
March to end of July	Kumana Birds watching	In Kumana at Villuwa	- From March to end of May you will be able to see birds' egg laying in nests. -During June & July other than to birds beyond doubt, you will be able to see bears & sometimes leopards. - (From Nov to end of Feb, there is rainy condition.)
February to 31st of July	Turtles Watching	Rakawa / Induruwa (Down South coastal area)	-In nighttime, you will be able to see laying of eggs.
June to July	Leopards & Black Bear watching	Yala National Park	-In this these months you’ll be able to see more animals than to other months. - As it is dry season on these months at Yala, You better to bring more water. -Don’t make any harm or disturb for animals who, coming near to the waterfront.

July 2016

Date	Event	Place	Importance
8th to 10th	Ayurveda Expo 2016	BMICH, Colombo	-An Ayurveda exhibition in Sri Lanaka.
19th to 25th	Unawatuna Welle Devala Perahara	Unawatuna
22nd	Hotel Show Colombo 2016	BMICH, Colombo
29th to 31st	Summer Fair 2016	Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Center (SLECC)	-10 am onwards
Beginning of June to July	Kataragama Pada yathra	Nagadeepa to Kataragama	-Light dresses & water bottles are more important.
5th of July 19th  of July 20th  of July	Kataragama Festival -          Flag Hoisting Festival -          Kataragama Maha Perahara (procession) Water cutting Festival	Kataragama	-As this city is an ecclesiastical center, you have to careful about your dress. -Short dress should not ware.
May to October	Surfing beginning	In Arugam Bay, Mirrissa, Matara & Pottuvil Point.	- Arugam Bay is the heaven’s top surfing location. -July to August is the best period.
May to September	Kite Surfing	Kalpitiya
May to September	Whales & Dolphin watching	North East coast  (Trincomalee)	-You should reach to those areas very early in the morning, to view lot of dolphins & whales.
March to end of July	Kumana Birds watching	In Kumana at Villuwa	- From March to end of May you will be able to see birds' egg laying in nests. -During June & July other than to birds beyond doubt, you will be able to see bears & sometimes leopards. - (From Nov to end of Feb, there is rainy condition.)
February to 31st of July	Turtles Watching	Rakawa / Induruwa (Down South coastal area)	-In nighttime, you will be able to see laying of eggs.
June to July	Leopards & Black Bear watching	Yala National Park	-In this these months you’ll be able to see more animals than to other months. - As it is dry season on these months at Yala, You better to bring more water. -Don’t make any harm or disturb for animals who, coming near to the waterfront.

August 2016

Date	Event	Place	Importance
5th	International Beer Day	Arcade Independence Square	-Entrance free -5 pm onwards
6th to 20th	Nuwara Eliya Horse Racing Festival 2016	Nuwara Eliya
14th to 15th	Arugam bay Fest	Arugam Bay
03rd to 18th	Kandy Esala Perahara	Kandy	-It is a must, to wear white in color dress without short dresses & sleeveless.
11th to 13th	Bellanwilla Esala Perahara (procession)	Bellanwila
28th	National Kite Festival	Negambo beach park
August to September	The elephant gathering at Minneriya National Park	Minneriya  National Park.	-You will be able to see around 300 elephant gathering. - You’ll be able to observe dynamics of elephants, feeding, courting and fighting of the giant mammals and the matriarchs who tenderly guard their young - Accommodation around Sigiriya, Dambulla, Habarana, Kandalama and Giritale would be the best options.
May to October	Surfing beginning	In Arugam Bay, Mirrissa, Matara & Pottuvil Point.	- Arugam Bay is the heaven’s top surfing location. -July to August is the best period.
May to September	Kite Surfing	Kalpitiya
May to September	Whales & Dolphin watching	North East coast  (Trincomalee)	-You should reach to those areas very early in the morning, to view lot of dolphins & whales.
August to April	Birds Watching	Island wild

September 2016

Date	Event	Place	Importance
12th to 16th	Saman Devala Perahara (procession)	Ratnapura at Maha Saman Devalaya	-This is the one an only place, that you get the chance to experience Mahabamba Kolama.
16th to 25th	Colombo International Book Fair	Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre and BMICH	From 9.00am to 9.00pm
8th of Aug to 3rd of Sep	Nallur Annual Festival	Jaffna at Nallur Kovil
August to September	The elephant gathering at Minneriya National Park	Minneriya  National Park.	-You will be able to see around 300 elephant gathering. - You’ll be able to observe dynamics of elephants, feeding, courting and fighting of the giant mammals and the matriarchs who tenderly guard their young - Accommodation around Sigiriya, Dambulla, Habarana, Kandalama and Giritale would be the best options.
May to October	Surfing beginning	In Arugam Bay, Mirrissa, Matara & Pottuvil Point.	- Arugam Bay is the heaven’s top surfing location. -July to August is the best period.
May to September	Kite Surfing	Kalpitiya
May to September	Whales & Dolphin watching	North East coast  (Trincomalee)	-You should reach to those areas very early in the morning, to view lot of dolphins & whales.
August to April	Birds Watching	Island wild

 October 2016

Date	Event	Place	Importance
13th	Walukarama Annual Esala Perahara (Procession)	Walukaramaya Temple	-Walukaramaya road to Galle road, then Kollupitiya junction via R A De Mel Mawatha, back to temple.
May to October	Surfing beginning	In Arugam Bay, Mirrissa, Matara & Pottuvil Point.	- Arugam Bay is the heaven’s top surfing location. -July to August is the best period.

November 2016

Date	Event	Place	Importance
8th,9th ,10th ,15th ,16th , 17th ,22nd ,23rd ,24th	Sri Lankan Cultural Dancing Show	No 275/74, Stainlye Wijesundara Mw, Colombo 07	-From 4.30 to 5.30 pm - Daily Evening Dancing Shows will be continued from 1st December onwards.
November to April	Whales & Dolphin watching	North West coast (Kalpitiya)	- You should reach to those areas very early in the morning, to view lot of dolphins & whales. -You’ll able to watch dolphins & whales without sailing to the deep sea.