The best & driest seasons are from December to March on the West & South Coasts and in the hill country, and from May to September in the East Coast.
Lightweight, light coloured cotton clothes are ideal for the warm climes of a tropical country like Sri Lanka. We’d like to recommend that you pack some warm clothes if you are planning to visit the hilly regions, where the evenings tend to get chilly.
The country’s currency is Sri Lankan Rupee and is available in a range of denominations, namely, Rs. 10, Rs.20, Rs. 50, Rs. 100, Rs.200, Rs. 500, Rs. 1000, Rs. 2000 & Rs. 5000. For low price purchases, it’s convenient to have coins and bills of lower denominations on hand.
While rice is the staple diet of most Sri Lankans, there’re plenty of fresh vegetable and fruit available throughout the country. Also, there is a fabulous variety of fish along with several types of red meat. Most coastal towns have excellent seafood including prawns & delicious crab.
Yes. The country is at peace. Tourists visit Sri Lanka in record numbers and feel the pervading sense of peace, safety and stability as they relish the pristine glory of the small island nation. Where we conduct our tours, we also ensure the safety and security of our tourists.
The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is an official authorization for a Short Visit to Sri Lanka issued via an online system. You need ETA if you wish to visit Sri Lanka as a Tourist, on Business or on Transit. No passport copies, documents or photographs are required to obtain ETA.
according to accepted norms in traveling, you should put all your valuables like money, passport, tickets, jewels etc in the hotel safe deposit locker. As the international custom goes, hotels aren’t responsible for objects lost in the room. Keep a note of your Travelers’ Cheque numbers separately from Travelers’ Cheques.
Yes, you need a visa to arrive in Sri Lanka. Apart from that, if you’re planning a short visit to Sri Lanka, you’re required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before your arrival
