This website is your one-stop destination for all things related to our wedding. Please don't forget to RSVP by August 1st 2024 so we know you're coming. We look forward to celebrating with our friends and family.
Samantha & Sandeep
September 7, 2024 • Bentota, Sri Lanka
This website is your one-stop destination for all things related to our wedding. Please don't forget to RSVP by August 1st 2024 so we know you're coming. We look forward to celebrating with our friends and family.
Samantha & Sandeep
September 7, 2024 • Bentota, Sri Lanka
Where is the wedding and reception taking place?
The wedding and reception are being held at the Cinnamon Bentota Beach Hotel in Bentota, Sri Lanka.
If I am flying into the country which airport should I arrive at?
Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo.
Do I need a visa to visit Sri Lanka?
As of August 2nd 2024, Sri Lanka temporarily suspended the online visa (eVisa) application system. Most visitors will be eligible for their visa on arrival except for passport holders of Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Ghana, Afghanistan, Cameroon, North Korea, Pakistan, Siera Leone and Syria.
For visitors eligible for visa on arrival you can also complete your online arrival form up to 3 days before arrival. The service is free and may save time on arrival: https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk/emb/eEmbarkation/'#/home-page
For passport holders of Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Ghana, Afghanistan, Cameroon, North Korea, Pakistan, Siera Leone and Syria, you must get your visa from a travel agent in Sri Lanka. We are working on it and will keep you posted.
How can I purchase a local SIM card?
We suggest purchasing your SIM card at the airport after claiming your baggage. Multiple carriers are available at the airport, depending on what you wish to spend. SIM cards are not always easily available in the city, especially on a Poya day (Full Moon Religious Holiday) or any government/public holiday.
How do we arrange for transport from the airport to Bentota?
Located inside the Bandaranaike International Airport arrival terminal, Casons Rent A Car has given our wedding visitors a special rate while booking their taxi services. Please contact the phone number provided to make a booking to help you get from the airport to Bentota and back. You can also book taxis for all the other days you intend to stay in Sri Lanka at the same rate. Feel free to use any other taxi or transportation services you may like.
Person of contact: Prasanna
Phone number (Available on Call and WhatsApp): +94766297520
How far is Bentota from the airport?
It is a 1hr 30m drive and 110km away.
What is the weather like in Sri Lanka in September?
Usually the weather is typically tropical, and the temperature is in the high 20s, but it rained almost every day last year. One could say it is a mixed bag.
What is the local currency of Sri Lanka? Where can I exchange currency?
Sri Lankan Rupees is the local currency.
However, most hotels and restaurants will ask if you want to be charged in US Dollars or Sri Lankan Rupees.
It is recommended to exchange cash at the airports as this is the best rate one will get in Sri Lanka.
How much cash do I need to carry?
Most places accept Credit or Debit cards, but carrying cash for smaller stalls and outlets is recommended. That being said, ATMs are easily available in the Bentota area.