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Sri Lanka Travel Guide 2026

7 things every Indian traveler must know

VISA

ETA Online ($35)

Apply at eTouristVisa.com for just USD $35. Approved within 24 hours. Print and carry it with your passport.

BEST TIME

December–March (West & South)

Perfect for beaches and southwest coast. Hill country (Kandy, Nuwara Eliya) is beautiful year-round. Avoid monsoons May–September.

BUDGET

₹25,000–40,000 for 7 Days

Cheapest SE Asia destination. Flights from India: ₹8,000–15,000. Stay for ₹600–1,500/night. Meals: ₹100–200.

TEMPLE DRESS CODE

Strict Enforcement

Cover shoulders & knees. Remove shoes at entrances. Wear sarongs over shorts. Not followed = refused entry at many temples.

PACKING TIP

Pack Light — Laundry is Cheap

Laundry costs LKR 400–1,000/kg (₹130–330). Hotels wash for cheap rates. Carry 5–6 days of clothes only — perfect for tropical washing.

MUST DO

Scenic Train Route

Colombo → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya scenic rail journey. Reserved seats: ₹500–830. Watch tea plantations and misty mountains unfold.

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