Moleskin Tape Moleskin Tape. Needles and thread Needles and thread. Paracetamol Paracetamol. Perfume Perfume. Plasters Plasters. Toothbrush Toothbrush. Toothbrush travel container Toothbrush travel container. Toothpaste Toothpaste. Tweezers Tweezers. Wash bag Wash bag. Antimalarials Antimalarials. Hiking boots Hiking boots. Buff Buff. Dry bags Dry bags.
Ear plugs Ear plugs. Earphones Earphones. Extension cord Extension cord. Hand sanitizer Hand sanitizer. Hoody Hoody. Jorts Jorts. Kindle Kindle. Local travel guidebook Local travel guidebook. Massage ball Massage ball. Hiking socks Hiking socks. Money belt Money belt. Mosquito net Mosquito net. Multivitamins Multivitamins. Packing cubes Packing cubes. Playing cards Playing cards. Selfie stick Selfie stick.
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Toiletries Backpack Backpack. Documents Backpack Backpack. Other Backpack Backpack. Miscellaneous Backpack Backpack. Other items to consider Backpack Backpack. Things To Know. Mens List. Womens List. First Aid. NOT to pack. Packing Tips. A few things you need to know about Sri Lanka When planning what to pack for Sri Lanka, your final choices will be dependent on a lot of things.
What does this mean? Here are our 2 recommendations:. Bradley's choice. Cazzy's choice. Choosing the perfect day bag Now, down to day bags, a crucial part of your Sri Lanka packing list. Once again, the exact one you go for is dependant on a few things, when making your choice consider: Will you be doing a lot of hiking? If so, make sure you get a bag with waist and shoulder straps; you may even need space for a water bag.
What do you actually need to fit in a day bag? For example, we like our daybag to be big enough to fit both of our travel laptops when we head to a cafe to work. It has been thoroughly used and abused and is still going strong. Can you guess what brand it is? That way, we have the best of both worlds. Check Tropicfeel.
In turn, this is much more inconvenient because: You have more weight to lug around with you You have to pay more to take everything on flights You have more things to worry about when you are away Instead, our policy is now to be as minimal as possible.
It's time to start filling them! Men's Clothing. Women's Clothing. Travel Banking. Important Documents. What to wear in Sri Lanka for men Packing clothes for Sri Lanka is quite a personal thing and will come down to your own tastes. The only exception to this is in Arugam Bay which is home to a majority Muslim population. Cazzy and I have one dry bag with us that serves as a dirty clothes bag. Toiletries Cazzy and I share a toiletry bag and just fill it with all the things we need. Also, make sure it has a strap so you can hang it up in each bathroom.
Click here to skip to the packing checklist at the end of the post. The best time to visit Kandy and the central hill region is from January to March when the weather is mild and rainfall is at its lowest. See the best time to visit Sri Lanka guide for more information. The cheapest and most fun way to get around Sri Lanka is by coach, as it is atmospheric and packed with chattering locals who are friendly and keen to help.
Sri Lankan trains are often less crowded than buses, also an affordable way to see the country in all of its natural glory. The train ride between Kandy and Ella is popular with tourists as it passes through lush tea plantations. Within a town or a city, tuk-tuks are cheap and available for hire in abundance. See the Getting around Sri Lanka guide for more information.
As the Sri Lankan rupee is not a major currency, you often get better exchange rates from local currency outlets once you arrive. Ask for notes in smaller denominations below Rp If you do decide to bring in cash, the limit is Rp5, Please note that you cannot bring Indian rupee and Pakistani rupee into the country — best convert them into USD first and exchange to Sri Lankan rupee once you arrive.
ATMs are widely available and major credit cards are accepted too. For more information, see the Money and duty-free for Sri Lanka page.
The head waggling is one of the first things that a traveller notices, and it can mean many things, including yes, no or maybe. Be respectful and take time to learn what the locals are saying and how they say it. Street food is delicious, but to avoid stomach upsets, use your judgement wisely and only eat well-cooked dishes. Must-try dishes include lamprais, polos and pol sambol, while Lion is the national beer.
Check out the Sri Lanka food and drink guide for more information. While you can ask for cutlery, you can also join the locals and use your right hand — your thumb, index finger and the middle finger — to pick up food.
Different herds travel together as one with just a single goal in mind - water. This is not a migration but an annual coming together of wild animals that come to sip the waters of the Minneriya Tank at the end of the dry season.
Selfies taken hanging out of trains rolling through the tea plantations are one of the most recognisable images of Sri Lanka. The train routes in Sri Lanka are some of the most beautiful in the world. A train through the hill country gives you scenic views, snaking through thick verdant jungles and the aforementioned tea plantations. Aim for the Kandy to Ella route. Travelling over the colossal Nine-Arch Bridge is another unmissable experience.
For those who want to see Sri Lanka's southern coastline in all its glory, while avoiding the tourist crowds, this seven day sailing trip with G Adventures is perfect. With an abundance of marine life, you will also visit the deep sea trench, frequented by dolphins and whales who use it for feeding.
If you want to surf, staying around the beautiful Arugam Bay is a good option. The dry season and the best time to surf is May to September. The best waves arrive in July, August, and September. This content is not available in your region. The view from a tea plantation near Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Seema Malaka temple in Colombo Canva.
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