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Visa Free Countries: By travelling visa free, travellers are saved from many problems like no visa charges and no need to travel here and there. That is why people often prefer to go to those places where there is no visa hassle. Meanwhile, a country has given visa free entry facility this year and that too not to one or two but to 35 countries, who can travel in the country without any visa.
And if you are an Indian then you are lucky, here travelers can also travel visa free. So today through this article, let us tell you about the country where one can travel without visa.
This country is giving visa free entry
We are talking about none other than Sri Lanka, which is providing visa-free entry to promote its tourism and strengthen international relations. This will help in attracting a large number of international tourists. This policy is considered especially important for Indian travelers.
This decision was taken on 22 August.
Let us tell you, Sri Lanka is an island nation, which is very close to Indians and is a paradise for couples who come here to celebrate their honeymoon. The Sri Lankan government took this decision on 22 August. After this decision, now from October 1, citizens of 35 countries will be given visa free entry for 6 months.
According to the 2023 tourist report
If we talk about the reports, more than 246,000 Indian tourists visited Sri Lanka in 2023. According to this report, it was estimated that there were 20 percent more Indian tourists than foreign tourists visiting this country. Therefore, it is believed that by providing visa free facility, Indian tourists will be attracted the most.
The number of tourists decreased after the bombings
It is believed that after the Easter Sunday bomb blasts of 2019, the profit from the tourism sector in Sri Lanka had reduced. After which it gradually started improving. After the visa free facility, it is now expected that Sri Lanka will get many benefits from it. Let us tell you, now Sri Lanka has also added its name to the countries providing visa free facility.
Some special places to visit in Sri Lanka
Benthota: With golden sands, palm trees, delicious food and fun activities, Benthota is the perfect place for your holidays! Here you can relax on the beach, enjoy water sports and visit local places.
Colombo: Colombo is a blend of culture and history, where you'll find old mansions and modern buildings as well as markets, malls, beaches and delicious restaurants.
Candy: Nestled among the tea and spice plantations of Sri Lanka, Kandy is a place with its colonial charm, stunning green scenery and rich Buddhist cultural heritage.
How to reach Sri Lanka?
Air Travel: The easiest and most common way to travel to Sri Lanka is by air travel. You can book a flight to the nearest international airport, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
By Rail and Road: If you are coming to Sri Lanka from India, first you have to reach the southern part of India (eg Tamil Nadu). From there you can travel to Sri Lanka by sea or boat.