High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi, India; address 27 Kautilya Marg, 110011, New Delhi; phone +23010201. Head of mission: Ms. Kshenuka Senewiratne.…
Head of mission: Ms. Kshenuka Senewiratne, High Commissioner (as listed in the diplomatic list of India, 16 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Kumaran Valsan Vethody, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Sri Lanka, 3 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Rakesh Ramanlal Shah, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of India, 16 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Dr Abijit Sen, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Joemon Joseph Edathala, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Sumith Nakandala, Deputy High Commissioner (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Dr. D. Venkateshwaran, Deputy High Commissioner (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Sri Lanka, 3 Dec 2024)
Sri Lanka is an appealing travel destination for Indian visitors, thanks to its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes. The island offers tropical beaches and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making it attractive to a segment of the 8.6 million Indians who travel abroad annually.
Sri Lanka is generally considered safe for tourists from India. According to the Global Peace Index, Sri Lanka ranks 99th out of 160 countries, which is better than India's ranking of 114th. In terms of murder rates, Sri Lanka has a rate of 3.5 per 100,000 people, slightly higher than India's rate of 2.9. However, when looking at female murder rates, Sri Lanka is safer at 2.2 compared to India's 2.5. Additionally, the Global Organized Crime Index shows that while both countries face challenges, Sri Lanka has lower scores in several categories related to organized crime. For example, Sri Lanka scores 5.0 for crime networks, compared to India's 6.0, and 4.0 for mafia groups versus India's 3.5. Overall, while there are safety considerations, Sri Lanka presents a relatively secure environment for Indian tourists compared to the crime statistics in India.