For an Indian passport.
- STAY LIMIT
- 30 days
- COST
- FREE ETA (was $50; Cabinet April 2026 extension through 2026)
Sri Lanka vs other Indian-passport picks.
Side-by-side, Q2 2026 official rates for Indian passport holders.
| Destination | Visa type | Fee | Stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka(this page) | VISA-FREE | FREE ETA (was $50; Cabinet April 2026 extension through 2026) | 30 days | Colombo · Galle · Kandy. 30 days, FREE ETA confirmed through 2026. |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | VISA-FREE | - | 30 days | Reverted from 60 to 30 days on 21 May 2026 (Cabinet decision 19 May); TDAC online card mandatory within 72h. Longer stays: paid e-Visa (~INR 3,000 single-entry) or DTV digital-nomad visa. |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | VISA-FREE | - | 30 days | Bali + 5 entry points; VoA $35 + Bali Levy IDR 150k (~₹850) for Bali entry |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | VISA-FREE | - | 30 days | Extended through 31 Dec 2026; MDAC mandatory pre-arrival (free) |
| 🇰🇿Kazakhstan | VISA-FREE | - | 14 days | Visa-free as part of pilot program for Indian passport |
| 🇲🇴Macau | VISA-FREE | - | - | Day trip from Hong Kong. 30 days visa-free (MOP 100 VoA only if extending). |
Source: official embassy + consular sites, last verified Q2 2026.
Things worth doing.
Sigiriya rock fortress climb
1,200 steps to the ancient sky-palace ruins.
Ella → Kandy train ticket (1st class)
The 9-hour scenic train through tea country.
Yala safari with leopard tracker
Highest leopard density in Asia, 4WD jeep.
Galle fort walking tour
Dutch colonial fort, lighthouse, sunset ramparts.
Mirissa whale watching
Blue whale season Dec-Apr, dolphins year-round.
Nine Arches Bridge sunrise
Iconic Ella stone bridge, train passes 6:40am.
Prices from GetYourGuide; live availability + booking on click. Indicative INR.
Where to sleep.
Backpack Lanka
Mount Lavinia, Colombo
Beach-front dorms + private rooms, hammock-deck rooftop.
Jetwing Colombo Seven
Slave Island, Colombo
Rooftop infinity pool, Galle Face Green walkable.
Cape Weligama
Cliff, Weligama
Crescent pool on a sea cliff, Mirissa whale boats below.
Indicative INR rates. Live pricing + availability on Booking.com via the partner link.
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