Best time to travel to Sri Lanka is between
the main rainy seasons. The period from November to April is the
driest season on the south west coast and up in the hills. Here,
some of the best beaches and many other places of tourist interest
are located.
Therefore, period between November and April is the best time to
visit this region and this period is also considered as tourist
season in Srilanka. May to September is the best time to visit east
coast, as it is dry during this period. Hence, Sri Lanka is
round-the-year destination-there is always a good time to visit at
least some part of the country.
If you are traveling to Srilanka you have to take in to account,
some of the basic tips to make your visit a complete. Best time to
visit this glorious country is between the month of December to
March.
Once you are in the country do make a visit to an Ayurvedic spa
using herbal plants to treat illness. Even if you're not sick, you
can still take pleasure from oil massage or a steam bath at one of
the many Ayurvedic centers on the island.
When come to purchasing precious stones- reputable gem centers in
Colombo are the only trusty shops to value stones. Avoid buying any
kind of precious gems (as they say) from the street vendors offering
tempting bargain, mostly they are worthless. Also avoid acquiring
goods made of ivory, turtle shell, or reptile skin of any kind, for
these are unlawful and such acquisition will be impound by customs
on your return home.
Decency is greatly honored by all segments of the society. At beach
recourse, beachwear is permissible, but less acceptable outside the
beach and absolutely inadmissible at temples, mosques and churches.
Nude and topless sunbathing is unlawful in Sri Lanka.
Remove footgear before entering Buddhist or Hindu shrines.
Photographing and posing besides these religious sites is strictly
prohibited. Also don't take photos of military installations,
bridges, airports or other crucial places. Even some religious
edifices have covered gun installing and military bunkers.
It is very essential to get aware of how you are going to use the
currency of the country you are visiting. The Sri Lankan rupee is
divided into 100 cents. Coins are classified in category of 5, 10,
25 and 50 cents and 1, 2, 5 and 10 rupees. Notes are labeled in
values of 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000. While changing money,
tourists are advised to ask for smaller classification notes as
hawkers, taxi and auto drivers are generally incapable to give
change.
Take medical advice before touring. It is recommended to get
immunization against Hepatitis A, Polio and Typhoid and always
better to have a Malaria medication while visiting during the
monsoons. Keep proper preventives to mitigate indications of
diarrhea, as well as for dehydration. Also take proper precautions
against Sunburn and heat debility. It is advisable to drink plenty
of water to decrease dehydration. Do not drink tap water anywhere in
Sri Lanka unless you have boiled or sterilized it yourself, other
wise go for mineral water.
Carry an umbrella while you are out on a tour. Sri Lankans always
carry along with them, constantly in sunny as well as raining days-
the city is always submerged with one or the other. Do watch your
step - Sri Lanka leads the world in death by snakebite per capita.
Be careful buying the Sri Lankan fast food, normally sold on the
streets during lunchtime - the curried meat, fish or vegetable
packets. They may not be hygienic, as they are not cleaned properly.
At the same time just go for a cool, refreshing coconut water that
can easily be accessible by the side of the road in nominal price.
By cutting the top lid of the fruit the vendor gives you a safe and
delicious tropical drink.
Don't expect to have a queue at a bank, post office or any other
place. Sri Lankans doesn't form lines, so don't be humble about
propelling ahead.
Keep in mind the above points and luxuriate in the beautiful island
of Srilanka.
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