Sri Lanka – a name conjures up images of golden sandy beaches, sunset cocktails, palm trees, wildlife and rolling hills. This is what tropical dreams are made of. Travel to Sri Lanka and explore a land of hope wonder and mystery, all who step on to shores of this island are soon enthralled with the beautiful landscapes, friendly people and the magic all around.
It’s quite easy to fall in love with this country of contrasts and surprises. From quite scenic corners to the lush green tea estates and historical monuments, each destination on this island will make you feel like you have arrived in a whole new world.
Sri Lanka can even serve as an all-year-round travel destination depending on where you want to visit. October to March is ideal for the western and southern coastlines, March for the hills and April for the north and east.
The weather is mostly sunny and humid and wonderful for a vacation. Just beware of the south-west monsoon from April to June and the north-east monsoon from November to December.
The locals are usually dressed in white clothing covering the entire body. Visitors can stick to light colours and modest clothing covering knees and shoulders when entering religious places.
Sinhala and Tamil are the two commonly used languages in Sri Lanka. However, most locals do understand and speak in English as well.
The currency used on the island is the Sri Lankan Rupee. Global credit cards can be used for payments in some instances.
The local cuisine is quite spicy. If you aren’t into spicy food though, all hotels and some restaurants serve international cuisine. Fast food is an option too.
