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 widely used

Emergency119 (police), 1990 (ambulance)

Tap waterDrink bottled or filtered

Time zoneIST (UTC+5:30)

Best seasonWest/South Dec–Mar; East May–Sep

Power plugsType D/G, 230V

Getting aroundTrains, tuk-tuks, car with driver

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