After the resounding success of its 2025 edition, the Galle Literary Festival is set to return for its 13th year from 22–25 January 2026, with the exclusive Opening night scheduled for 21 January.

4. Sri Lanka (Colombo, Galle, and Tea Country) “Sri Lanka is the quiet charmer on this list. Just a short hop away, it offers a lot of beaches, colonial towns, wildlife, and tea plantations.

After the resounding success of its 2025 edition, the Galle Literary Festival is set to return for its 13th year from 22-25 January 2026, with the exclusive Opening Night scheduled for 21 January.

Just a few hours from southern India, Sri Lanka offers golden beaches, lush tea plantations, and spiritual heritage. Explore Galle Fort, relax in Mirissa, or wander through Kandy—all on a modest ...