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Must visit places in Sri Lanka
Popular routes
Kandy to Ella
4hfrom US$30
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
1h 30mfrom US$5
Colombo to Kandy
45mfrom US$4
Ella to Kandy
4hfrom US$5
Colombo to Ella
5h 20mfrom US$24
Nanuoya to Ella
2h 23mfrom US$22
Ella to Nuwara Eliya
1h 30mfrom US$4
Colombo to Sigiriya
45mfrom US$5
Colombo to Galle
1h 20mfrom US$5
Galle to Colombo
1h 20mfrom US$5
Ella to Colombo
45mfrom US$6
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Sri Lanka at a glance
International dialing code
+94
Good to know
Sri Lanka is one of the most special places on the planet; ask any local and they will be more than glad to share with you their favorite spots in the country. This is an island nation which sits right off the coast of India, but don't get the two mixed up. Sri Lanka has its own culture and people. Sri Lankans mostly speak Sinhala and Tamil. Visit places like Sri Pada or the Horton Plains National Park in order to get a peek into the diversity of nature in Sri Lanka, a true feat considering the country's size.
Spoken language
Sinhala, Tamil
Cost to avg. transport ticket
US$24.8
Your questions, Our answers
Are credit cards accepted in Sri Lanka?
Visa and MasterCard are the most commonly accepted credit cards in Sri Lanka. American Express is also accepted here, but to a lesser extent. In Sri Lanka, it's illegal to perform a card transaction in a foreign currency, so be careful!
What vaccinations do I need before visiting Sri Lanka?
It's recommended to have gotten the following vaccinations before visiting Sri Lanka: Measles, Polio, measles-mumps-rubella, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, Chickenpox, and your yearly flu shot. Additional vaccinations you should get are Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Cholera, Hepatitis B, Japenese Encephalitis, Malaria, Rabies and Yellow Fever. There are some rules regarding Rabies and Yellow Fever vaccinations before a trip to Sri Lanka, so we recommend double checking with the CDC or your doctor for more information.
What is the standard voltage and plug type in Sri Lanka?
The standard voltage in Sri Lanka is 230V. There are two plug types in Sri Lanka: Types D and G.
Which holidays are celebrated in Sri Lanka?
These are the holidays celebrated in Sri Lanka:
- Asalha Puja
- Bak Full Moon Poya Day
- Binara Full Moon Poya Day
- Christmas
- Day following Vesak Full Moon Poya Day
- Diwali
- Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day
- Eid al-Fitr
- Good Friday
- Ill Full Moon Poya Day
- Independence Day of Sri Lanka
- Labor Day
- Madin Full Moon Poya Day
- Maha Shivaratri
- Mawlid
- Navam Full Moon Poya Day
- Nikini Full Moon Poya Day
- Poson Full Moon Poya Day
- Puthandu
- Sinhalese New Year
- Sinhalese New Year's Eve
- Tamil New Year's Eve
- Tamil Thai Pongal Day
- Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day
- Vap Full Moon Poya Day
- Vesak