If it’s your first time here or even if you’re a returning visitor, the following list might provide you with some useful tips for your visit in Sri Lanka:
DOs | DON’Ts |
DO try our local cuisine but beware of the spiciness! | DON’T visit temples and places of worship in shorts, sleeveless tops etc. - best wear jeans, long skirts/dresses or carry a shawl with you |
DO keep an eye out on your belongings, especially when travelling out of Colombo | DON’T take selfies with Buddha statues or take photos with your back to a Buddha statue (it’s considered disrespectful in the local culture) |
DO try out some King Coconut - it’s amazingly refreshing and packed with nutrients (helps with a hangover too!) | DON’T travel by three-wheelers (tuks) often as it’s not very safe and they can overcharge you by quite a big amount - we recommend you have a Sri Lankan with you when travelling by tuk, check if the tuk has a meter or get someone to negotiate a price for you before getting into one |
| DON’T walk about too much in the sun, especially in the afternoons as it’s super hot and you could get sunstroke! |
| DON’T underestimate travel distances in Sri Lanka: a few kilometers can take a long time to cover - have a chat with our Travel Desk to map out your trip here |
| DON’T drink tap water: Always have water from a filter or have bottled water |
Some extra reading that might be useful:
https://jackandjilltravel.com/dos-donts-traveling-sri-lanka/ https://www.experienceitsrilanka.com/blog/top-5-dos-and-donts-in-sri-lanka/ https://www.yogawinetravel.com/15-things-you-shouldnt-do-if-youre-traveling-to-sri-lanka/
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