Sri Lanka successfully showcases island as premier wedding destination with multi-city luxury wedding shows

India – September 2025 – Sri Lanka Tourism has officially opened its doors for destination weddings, extending a warm invitation to Indian couples and families to celebrate their special day in one of the world’s most breathtaking locations. To mark this, Sri Lanka Tourism successfully concluded a series of multi-city luxury wedding shows across India, positioning the island as a premier choice for couples seeking unforgettable wedding experiences.

The showcases brought together leading Sri Lankan hotels, resorts, heritage venues, and wedding service providers with top Indian wedding planners, travel agents, and media representatives. Each event offered exclusive networking sessions, immersive experiences, and tailor-made wedding concepts—demonstrating Sri Lanka’s unmatched ability to host both traditional Indian ceremonies and contemporary luxury celebrations.

The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau commented:

“Sri Lanka is now open for destination weddings, and we invite India to come celebrate love with us. The overwhelming response across India reaffirmed our belief that Sri Lanka holds a special place in the hearts of Indian couples. From pristine beaches and tea garden retreats to colonial mansions and heritage forts, the island offers everything needed to create weddings that are truly unforgettable.”

Why Choose Sri Lanka for Your Wedding?

● Diverse Venues: From barefoot beach vows and serene garden ceremonies to regal celebrations in historic forts or luxury resorts.

● Proximity & Easy Access: Short flights from major Indian cities and hassle-free visa processes for guests.

● Luxury & Affordability: Packages tailored for both grand weddings and intimate boutique celebrations.

● Expertise You Can Trust: World-class hospitality, wedding planners, and catering teams well-versed in Indian traditions.

● Unique Experiences: Cultural welcomes, VIP facilitation, airport branding, police escorts, and customs support for décor and production—ensuring a seamless journey.

Strong Industry Participation

The wedding showcases saw enthusiastic participation from Sri Lankan luxury hotels, iconic venues, and destination management companies, alongside India’s leading wedding planners and travel agents. The collaborative spirit underscored the potential for a flourishing cross-border wedding tourism market.

Expanding the Destination Wedding Market

The events highlighted the growing trend of boutique and intimate weddings among Indian couples. Sri Lanka Tourism showcased its readiness to cater to this evolving segment with curated packages and bespoke experiences, blending cultural richness, natural beauty, and luxury at an affordable scale.

About Sri Lanka Tourism

Sri Lanka Tourism, the official body promoting the island as a global travel destination, works closely with industry stakeholders to highlight the country’s diverse offerings—from cultural exploration and adventure tourism to luxury weddings. With personalised facilitation services and world-class hospitality, Sri Lanka is ready to become India’s most cherished wedding destination—truly a celebration in paradise.

The Namo Bharat train, operating on the 55-km stretch of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), has emerged as the fastest train in India, clocking a top speed of 160 kilometres per hour (kmph).

Until now, the Gatiman Express, introduced in 2016, held the distinction as the country’s first semi-high-speed train, also reaching 160 kmph on the specially prepared Hazrat Nizamuddin-Agra route. The Vande Bharat series, launched later, matched that maximum speed, but only on this corridor. However, on June 24, 2024, the Railway Ministry reduced the permissible limit for all such trains from 160 kmph to 130 kmph without citing specific reasons. At present, trains across the national network run with an upper speed cap of 130 kmph.

Namo Bharat currently operates 30 trainsets of six coaches each, with services running every 15 minutes between New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and Meerut South in Uttar Pradesh. The train reaches its maximum speed briefly between some of the 11 stations on the operational section.

“The entire 82.15 km long corridor with 16 stations, starting from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh, is likely to be commissioned soon,” officials from the National Capital Regional Transport Corporation Limited (NCRTC) said.
NCRTC, a joint venture between the Government of India (50%) and the state governments of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan (12.5%), is implementing India’s first RRTS project.

“Designed in Hyderabad and manufactured at an Alstom factory located in Gujarat’s Savli, the aerodynamic rolling stock, with their sleek and modern design, are compatible with Automatic Train Protection (ATP), Automatic Train Control (ATC), and Automatic Train Operations (ATO),” officials explained, according to PTI.

They added, “The distance between two stations varies from five to eight kms and the train touches its highest speed between stations with longer distances.”

According to an NCRTC release, once the entire corridor is open, Namo Bharat will connect Delhi with central Meerut in under an hour while halting at all intermediate stations. “Since the beginning of operations on the 17 km long Priority Section on October 21, 2023, services have been commissioned on a 55-km stretch of the corridor in a phased manner,” it noted.

“As the operational section has expanded, it has solidified its position as an essential transportation solution for the region and has successfully served more than 1.5 crore riders to date,” the statement added.

Officials highlighted that the RRTS is distinct from both conventional rail and metro systems. “This system is different from conventional Railway as it does not operate on a fixed timetable or require a seat reservation. It is also different from the metro transit service as it is catering to passengers looking to travel relatively longer distances with fewer stops and at a higher speed,” they explained.