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Sri Lanka, The Land Of Unexplored Wonders
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The country, which is located 100 miles north of the equator, is a tropical paradise with swoon-worthy beaches, fantastic wildlife, and captivating culture.
While adjacent hotspots Maldives and India have mostly ignored Sri Lanka, it has swiftly emerged as one of the top off-the-beaten-path sites to visit. It's also quite reasonable, making it ideal for those wishing to splurge or explore the island on a budget.
Sri Lanka, with its many cultures, religions, landscapes, temperatures, and cuisine, feels like a collection of countries wrapped into one. As a result, tourists may encounter an astounding range of scenery in a short period of time. Travel across dusty plains, lush tropical mountain ranges, exquisite coastlines, breathtaking bushlands, and busy cities. Wherever the journey takes you, it will fill even the most tired of travelers with pure exhilaration and delight.
Let's get around
The smiles and hospitality of Sri Lanka are world famous and so are its spicy food, exotic fruits, and an array of sweetmeats found nowhere in the world. With so many cultures living next to each other life in Sri Lanka continues among a series of festivities throughout the year, an ideal recipe for fun and leisure.
There are several ways to get around Sri Lanka – car, train, and bus. What transportation to choose when traveling around Sri Lanka depends on your budget, where you want to go, and how much time you have. If you are short on time, you should opt for hiring a car and driver between most of your destinations.
Buses are the country's primary mode of transport, with routes connecting most towns and cities. There are two main types of bus – public Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses and private buses – with big differences in prices between them.
Few things to know
1. What is the currency and conversion in Sri Lanka?
The Sri Lanka Rupee is the unit of currency used in Sri Lanka, symbolized by Rs., or SLRs to distinguish it from other Rupees. The Rupee is sub-divided into 100 cents.
1 USD = 318.00 LKR2. What is the language in Sri Lanka?
Sinhala and Tamil are the two official languages of Sri Lanka. However, you’ll find in the main tourist areas that English is widely spoken.
3. Are there many ATMs and Money Exchange?
Credit Cards & ATMsCredit and debit cards are widely accepted in Sri Lanka, even in smaller towns. That said, it’s always good to carry a few rupees with you. ATMs are also common in the country, and you’ll have no trouble finding one that accepts foreign bank cards.
Currency Exchange in Sri LankaSri Lankan rupees is a closed currency. You will not get a good rate for them outside of Sri Lanka. Therefore, it is best to exchange your money when you arrive in Sri Lanka.
Traveller’s Cheques Use in Sri Lanka
There can be a slightly better exchange rate for travellers cheques than the rate of exchange for cash. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in US Dollars, Pounds Sterling or in Euro.
Sterling travellers cheques for anyone from UK is the best option for Sri Lanka to save money by not having to change into US Dollars as many tour companies and travel agents would like you to do so.
Travellers cheques can be exchanged for Sri Lankan rupees at most hotels and shops and at the foreign exchange offices. Banks and authorized exchanges are the most reliable places to change travellers cheques and generally they provide the best rates; shop around for the lowest commission deals and the shortest queues.
Generally, storekeepers and restaurants will not accept travellers cheques so it is advisable to change a limited amount of money when you arrive at the airport. This is especially important if you arrive in Sri Lanka on a weekend when all the banks are closed. You will not find a problem cashing money in the larger cities and towns, but journeying through more rural areas you will find yourself many miles from a cash machine or bank. Therefore it is advisable to have enough cash for the day.4. What is the time zone in Sri Lanka?
UTC +5:30
Sri Lanka Time is consistent with UTC +5:30. The Sri Lanka Time does not have an associated daylight saving time.5. What is the climate in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka is affected by two separate monsoons, making the weather quite complicated for such a small country. The weather can vary dramatically, but in a nutshell, the best time to visit the west and south coasts is December to March. For trips to the east coast, book your flights between April and September.
6. What is the telephone code in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Country Code +94
Sri Lanka telephone code 94 is dialed after the IDD. Sri Lanka international dialing 94 is followed by an area code.7. What is the emergency service in Sri Lanka?
To contact local police regarding an emergency from within Sri Lanka, dial 119. From outside Sri Lanka, dial 94-11-242-1111. To contact the Colombo Fire Brigade, dial 110.
8. What is the driving mode in Sri Lanka?
The vehicles in Sri Lanka are Right Hand Drive. Traffic conditions can be more challenging that driving in Europe though considerably milder and most East Asian and South Asian Countries. The congestion eases out as you move away from the city.
9. What is the electricity voltage in Sri Lanka?
220kilo Volts
Theses interconnections in the power grid (and thus the name) are made out of high voltage (220kilo Volts or 132 kilo Volts in Sri Lanka) transmission lines. They connect each and every power station in the country.
Plugs: The plugs in Sri Lanka are type D, M and G. The standard voltage is 230 V, and the standard frequency is 50Hz. I recommend buying a universal adapter (make sure it has surge protection) and using a converter for hairdryers and hot tools.
Some highlights in Sri Lanka
Airlines that fly to Sri Lanka
These are some of the airlines flying to Sri Lanka from around the world. Major airlines offer direct flights to Sri Lanka from all over the world. There are also several connecting flights to Sri Lanka depending on what countries you depart to which airline you are flying with. In some airlines, you may consider having layovers too.
How long do flights to Sri Lanka take?
The total flight duration from United States to Sri Lanka is 19 hours, 10 minutes.
This assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/h or 434 knots. It also adds an extra 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Your exact time may vary depending on wind speeds.
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