Things you should know before traveling to Sri Lanka
Is it safe to travel Sri Lanka?
Absolutely it's a fully safe county, After covid and the economic crisis sri lanka had to face very big challenges in living. in 2023 everything is now as usual in the essential supplier chain, but the lack of medicine is coming to the top. food prices go higher than 4 or 5 times,
for traveling there are no restrictions and it's an absolute paradise.
Do they Have
food?
Yes, Sri lanka is a cultivated country that is home to
delicious fruits and foods, sea foods. with
the crisis, food prices getting increased but restaurants and cafes are open everywhere.
Does Sri Lanka have Electricity?
Transport
mid of 2023,
have a big waiting queue for the fuel and now government introduce fuel passes and
now wait 10 minutes and anybody can get the fuel, especially foreigners they don’t
want to stay in a queue, they will get the front of any line quickly,
And if you need to rent a scooter or car, you can get a fuel pass in the airport specially made
for foreigners.
in 2023 August , its normal situation for get fuel
Trains are scheduled and public buses are on the roads now,
The fastest and
most efficient way to travel around Sri Lanka is to book a private car and
driver from point to point (you can do this easily via your hotel), but do not
expect the prices to be dirt cheap as fuel prices are not significantly lower
than elsewhere in the world, and the standard of living and wages is fairly
high. but 200km can cost anywhere from US$ 80 to $100. Cabs and cars are extremely
comfortable modes of travel. They are efficient and flexible with rentals you
may have the opportunity to drive yourself or have a driver who speaks English with
local knowledge well. It will usually end up being more expensive than hiring a
driver day by day since you need to pay for your driver's accommodation as
well (they stay at a very reduced rate, some areas have driver accommodations
for them free or less than 12$ ). Hiring a private driver for the entire
trip is usually best if you have a set itinerary and are planning on zipping
around the island a fair bit and taking in the sights.
during your time together, the Driver or Guide will get to know
you and your interests and will be able to customize the itinerary for you. You
don´t have to spend the time to find a new driver every time you want to go
somewhere. And you know up front approximately how much you will pay for
transportation and save time!
Train
Train travel is
popular in Sri Lanka as it is cheap and reliable traveling by train in Sri
Lanka is an incredibly cost-effective and picturesque way to get around, and
many people believe it’s an integral part of the overall Ceylon travel
experience.
If you are short on time, you should opt for hiring a car and
driver between most of your destinations. To get to fully experience the
landscape and the local culture of traveling in Sri Lanka, I highly recommend
taking a train ride or two.
The highlight of
taking the train is the scenic beauty. Railway lines which were installed
during the British rule in 1864, often cut through forests, with magnificent
views of either beach and sandy shore or waterfalls tea plantations mountain
ranges, depending on your excursions. It is advisable to be early at the train station, and always be careful while boarding to train, if you have a specific seat
booked. Be patient and wait for 5 minutes after the train arrives to get on.
occasionally the public is well kept zero discipline when boarding to train.
The train is an excellent and cheap way to see the beautiful
scenery of Sri Lanka. Especially the routes Kandy – Ella or Nuwara Eliya, Colombo –
Kandy, and Colombo –
Galle are stunning and highly recommended. or the other
way around. They are all stunning!
The only thing is that the Sri Lankan trains are very slow and
often delayed, so if you are short on time, you should not rely on trains as
your primary transportation to see Sri Lanka
A new luxury train
service for tourists will run from Colombo to Badulla to inhale the pure
climate through the lowlands to mountains within 3 hours, after you are stuck
in the window definitely by watching waterfalls, tea plantations, and evergreen
mountains. the railway system in Sri Lanka was
initially built in 1864 by the British to transport tea and coffee from the
Hill Country to Colombo for shipping internationally.
Passengers who wish
to travel on this world’s amazing train ride, now they could reserve their
tickets online. Before 14 days in advance, you can reserve your seat with the comfortable air-conditioned watching gallery.
https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Tuk Tuk
Tuk Tuk also known
as three-wheelers can be easily hailed from the street. There are separate
three-wheel parks in almost every town and every major street. Often, you
barely have to look for them, instead they find you. Most tuk tuks especially
those operating in Colombo have am meter attached. And so, a fairly priced ride
is guaranteed. If not always agree on a price before getting in.
Nearby every
tourist attractive places have tuk tuk for rent, you can drive easily Tuk Tuk
wherever you want to go. Its easier and cheap. And more fun!!! If you are
traveling a short distance (under an hour) then a tuk tuk, or 3-wheeler, is the
way to go. Riding in a tuk tuk is an experience in and of itself – just make
sure you agree on a price with the driver before the ride.
Public Bus
Traveling around by
bus is also dirt cheap, but not highly recommended because they drive like
absolute madmen. It's sometimes difficult with the backpack, but don’t worry,
there have back cabbing and next to the front door has enough space for your backpack.
This is you must try an experience in southern cost because of it called a crazy bus, they have very colorful inside and a big sound system,(it's very different level in music industry later we will tell you in detail) i advice as its very comfortable in the land side in mountains it is a bit difficult with bends, but it's a
very beautiful journey.
Don’t forget to bring something to send away mosquitos
in some areas in Sri Lanka, but I promise in a village or beach there is no
Dengue. only annoying. But in rain seasons in towns where the water does not flow,
And it’s not serious!
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