In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mahishini Colonne, Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, highlighted the strong tourism ties between the two countries, noting that India continues to be Sri Lanka’s largest source of tourists.
She revealed that in 2024, Indian visitors accounted for around 20% of total tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka.
Emphasising that Sri Lanka is more than just a tourist destination for Indian travellers, the High Commissioner pointed to the deep cultural and civilisational links shared by the two nations.
She also underscored the wider impact of Indian tourism, noting that it benefits not only the government but also local communities whose livelihoods depend on the tourism sector.
Colonne added that Indian travellers receive good value for money when visiting Sri Lanka and said the country warmly welcomes Indians as part of its extended family.
Inviting more Indian visitors, she said, “I want to invite all Indians. I think in 2026, Sri Lanka should be on every Indian’s itinerary.”
