sri lanka

Over 21 million people call Sri Lanka Home and is an island country of asia, located in the Pacific Ocean.  Endless beaches, timeless ruins, amazing wildlife and incredible train rides are part of the tourist experience. Sri Lanka was once ruled by the British so there is also plenty of colonial history and great buildings. The variety of wildlife and birds is incredible and well worth some focused time on.

QUICK FACTS:

Currency:  Sri Lankan Rupee

Language: English  Sinhala, Tamil

Visa: ETA-Visa is initially for 30 days but can be extended for up to 6 months.

Power: 230 volts AC.  Plug  types D & G 

Safety: The country is on a whole a safe place to visit, take normal measures to ensure your safety and check on current status before travelling.

TRANSPORT:

Flights can be used to fly around the country but unless time is really short this is not a big island and you will miss most of its wonders by flying.
Trains are incredibly cheap and an easy way to get around,  the routes are some of the most scenic in the world.
Buses are cheap, but the drivers can be very scary.
Hiring a car and driver is the best option for most travel.

FESTIVALS:

• Vesak Poya – Festival of lights (Buddhist)
• Kandy Esala Poya Perahera (Buddhist)
• Poson Poya Festival (Buddhist)
• Deepavali / Diwali (Hindu)
• Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
• Ramadan and Eid (Muslim)