When is the best time to visit Nil Diya Pokuna?

For the safest and best time to visit Nil Diya Pokuna, aim for Sri Lanka’s dry season, more specifically January to March and also July to August. Going when the monsoon is heavy is extremely dangerous, because cave flooding can happen quickly.

The weather in general affects your safety a lot for this trek. When you plan, keep an eye on a few points:

• Dry season: this helps the jungle footpath be less full of leeches, and the rocky descent feels far less slippery.
• Time of day: morning tours are vastly better, since in Ella and Karandagolla, afternoon rain showers are common, even in the dry months.