ℹ️ Useful information

Practical tips for your trip to Sri Lanka

VisaETA / e-visa required for most visitors

Tipping10% appreciated

CurrencySri Lankan rupee (LKR)

LanguageSinhala, Tamil, English

Emergency119

Tap waterBottled only

Time zoneIST (UTC+5:30)

Best seasonDec–Mar (south/west), May–Sep (east/north)

Power plugsTypes D/G/M, 230V

Getting aroundTrains, tuk-tuks, hired drivers

A compact tropical island with huge variety, Sri Lanka is best toured by car with a driver or by its scenic trains. The essentials: