{"id":12934,"date":"2021-09-08T15:05:56","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T20:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.journohq.com\/blog\/?p=12934"},"modified":"2023-06-10T17:41:52","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T23:11:52","slug":"travel-to-sri-lanka-2021-travel-guide-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.journohq.com\/blog\/travel-to-sri-lanka-2021-travel-guide-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel To Sri Lanka: 2023 Travel Guide & Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sri Lanka is a vibrant destination located in Asia, that features gorgeous beaches, tea plantations, and ancient cities. Travel to Sri Lanka to explore the jungle, visit temples, or spend the day at an elephant orphanage.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you travel to Sri Lanka<\/strong>, take a look at our guide below to get started with planning. Psst!<\/em> Get your travel journal<\/a> ready for this one, you\u2019re going to need it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sri Lanka is #10<\/strong> on our list of 10 Best Countries to Visit in the World<\/a>, with a variety of places to see and spices to try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Information <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 Population: <\/strong>Roughly 22 million<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Capital:<\/strong> Colombo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Location:<\/strong> An island in south Asia that lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, and southeast of the Arabian Sea, separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Flag: <\/strong>A golden lion holding a kastane sword in its right paw on a maroon background with four gold bo leaves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Time Zone:<\/strong> India Standard Time (GMT+5:30)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Currency: <\/strong>Sri Lankan rupee <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Language:<\/strong> Sinhala, Tamii<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Climate: <\/strong>The climate is tropical and warm, because of the ocean winds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Religion:<\/strong> The official religion is Buddhism, but other religions practiced include Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Visa Requirement: <\/strong>To find out if a visa is required for your country \u2014 and easily get yours if needed \u2014 check out iVisa.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Best Time to Visit: <\/strong> Visit the west and south coasts between December and April, visit the east coast from May to October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health & Safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As of September 2021, the CDC does not recommend travel to Sri Lanka, as COVID-19 cases are very high. If you must travel to Sri Lanka, make sure you are fully vaccinated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Find information regarding COVID-19 and Sri Lanka here: https:\/\/lk.usembassy.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Follow the CDC guidelines<\/a> for current travel advisories, as well as the U.S. Embassy guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical Costs in Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remember, you will need a visa to enter Sri Lanka, for Europeans, North Americans, and Australians, that cost is roughly $35. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find reasonably priced accommodation and cheap accommodation. As always, food costs will vary depending on what you\u2019re eating and where. Expect to pay between 200-300 rupees ($1.40 \u2013 2.10) for local food and 600-900 rupees ($4.15-6.25) for a meal in a restaurant. Pretty cheap! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long distance bus rides and train rides<\/a> are also very cheap, compared to what we know in North America, when you travel to Sri Lanka. We\u2019re talking under $5! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food To Eat in Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 Rice and Curry <\/strong>is an extremely common dish in Sri Lanka. The most common version is Dahl Curry, which features lentils, tomatoes, and chilies. It is a mild curry, often fed to kids. Other versions include pumpkin curry, potato curry, eggplant curry, chicken\/fish curry\u2026 the list goes on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Hoppers<\/strong> are thin pancakes with crispy edges. Egg hoppers feature an egg in the middle – a simple yet satisfying dish you can find in many places when you travel to Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Wood apple<\/strong> is a Southeast Asian fruit with a  pungent, almost blue cheese aroma. It can be eaten out of its shell or in a smoothie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Coconut Roti <\/strong>combines coconut, flour, salt, and small amounts of water, and it\u2019s then cooked on a hot pan. This simple dish is popular and comes in different consistencies depending on how it\u2019s cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 String Hoppers<\/strong> are noodles – that they enjoy eating for breakfast! Quite the culinary experience, eh? The noodles are made with rice flour and pressed into a noodle shape and steamed. Eat them with coconut sambal, dahl curry, and coconut milk curry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Vegetable Roti <\/strong>are delicious little triangles of yummy goodness that you can find almost anywhere in Sri Lanka. Inside these little skillet-fried pockets are spicy vegetables, sometimes fish or egg. Bonus: They cost roughly 30 cents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Kottu <\/strong>is made of roti (flat bread), vegetables, oil, spices, and egg\/chicken or cheese. It\u2019s a popular street food<\/a> – easy, fast<\/a>, and greasy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Coconut & Honey pancakes<\/strong> are thin pancakes made of flour and water, filled with caramelized coconut and honey. Easy to eat and perfect for breakfast, snacks, dessert! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinks To Try In Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 Te (tea)<\/strong> in Sri Lanka, is said to be some of the best tea in the world, so naturally, you need to try it while you are there. It\u2019s the national drink and Sri Lanka is the third-largest tea producing country in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 A toddy<\/strong> is a mildly alcoholic fermented drink that is tapped from palm trees (often illegally).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Arrack<\/strong> is a potent liquor made from the sap of palm trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Grab a coconut and enjoy fresh coconut water<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Cities To Visit in Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 Colombo<\/strong> is an active city that is worth a stop when visiting Sri Lanka. Check out Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, Mt. Lavinia Beach, Pettah, and save time to explore the Talangama Wetland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Did you know the Sri Lankan city of Kandy<\/strong> is a UNESCO World Heritage site? Yep, it is. This spot features sacred landmarks, landscaped gardens, and cultural museums – what else? The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha), the Esala Perahera Festival, and a Ceylon Tea museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Negombo<\/strong> is Sri Lanka\u2019s most popular resort area, and with close proximity to Colombo, it makes it easy for visitors to get there. Enjoy nature at the Muthurajawela Marsh, relax on Negombo beach, and shop at the local fish market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Nuwara Eliya<\/strong> is known as “Little England” due to its cool climate and colonial-era bungalows. The city is located in the tea country hills of Sri Lanka. Stop by Hakgala Botanical Gardens, the Seetha Amman Temple, and Galway\u2019s Land National Park when you travel to Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Must-See Sights in Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 Sigiriya (Lion Rock) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Cultural Triangle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Yala National Park Safari<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple (UNESCO site)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Sri Pada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Elephant Orphanage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Gangaramaya Temple<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Nine Arches Bridge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Rawana Falls<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Jetavanaramaya<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Galle Dutch Fort<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Dambulla Cave Temple<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Gal Viharaya<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Get Around Sri Lanka <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In Sri Lanka, you can hire a car and driver, take a taxi\/ tuk-tuk, or use public transportation. Unfortunately, there is a lack of domestic flight options. Consider hiring a car or taking taxis when it\u2019s possible, the public transportation is cheap but in some cases, uncomfortable. However, the country has been upgrading all aspects of travel, so maybe the rides are more comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bucket List Experiences in Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – seeing Buddha\u2019s tooth?! Does it get any cooler than that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Visit an elephant orphanage! It\u2019s not every trip we take where we can meet and observe such incredible creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Climb Pidurangala rock and enjoy the sunrise over Sigiriya. Psst!<\/em> This spot isn\u2019t as well known. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHERE TO BOOK FLIGHTS:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here<\/a> to find the best flights to Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHERE TO BOOK ACCOMMODATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here<\/a> to find the best hotel deals in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here<\/a> to find housesitting opportunities in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here<\/a> to find hostels in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here<\/a> to find the best vacation rentals in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Travel Tours\/Packages in Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

TourRadar Safari in Sri Lanka<\/a> – 9 Days
Start and end in Colombo! With the Wildlife tour Safari in Sri Lanka – 9 days, you have a 9 days tour package taking you through Colombo, Sri Lanka and 10 other destinations in Sri Lanka. Safari in Sri Lanka – 9 days includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tours By Locals – Sri Lanka Unwrapped Secrets in Round Tour from Galle <\/a>
I will share my found and learnt secrets of Sri Lankan specialities with you during this 8 days and 7 nights tailor made private tour. We will have an immense touch of culture, nature, environment, ancient skills & heritage!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TourRadar Sri Lanka One Life Adventures<\/a> – 12 Days
Start in Negombo and end in Colombo! With the Adventure tour Sri Lanka One Life Adventures – 12 Days, you have a 12 days tour package taking you through Negombo, Sri Lanka and 9 other destinations in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka One Life Adventures – 12 Days includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Reading <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Podcasts: <\/strong>The Bad Take Podcast, The F Word, The Curionomist Podcasts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Books: <\/strong>Running in the Family by Michael Ondaatje, This Divided Island by Samanth Subramanian, Cinnamon and Elephants<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Movies to make you fall in love with Sri Lanka: <\/strong>
The Bridge on the River Kwai, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Elephant Walk, Paradise Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out @corinnefenech<\/a>\u2019s Journo Adventure<\/a> of her trip to Sri Lanka! She spent lots of time swimming and sunbathing. \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you\u2019ve seen our guide for travel to Sri Lanka, what did you think? Leave us a comment below! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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