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Practical Sri Lanka travel guides
Honest, local advice on when to go, how to ride the famous trains, the visa process and which safari to choose.
Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka: A Month-by-Month Guide
Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so there is always a dry coast somewhere. See which region suits your month, from beaches to safaris and tea country.
The Kandy to Ella Train: How to Do It Right
A practical guide to Sri Lanka’s most famous rail journey: how long it takes, which class to book, how to get a seat and where to get off.
Sri Lanka Visa and ETA: What to Know Before You Fly
A plain-English overview of the Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorization, what you usually need to prepare and how we can help you apply.
Yala or Udawalawe: Choosing Your First Sri Lanka Safari
Yala is famous for leopards, Udawalawe for elephants. Here is how the two parks differ and which one suits your trip.
Sigiriya or Pidurangala: Which Climb Should You Do?
Sigiriya Rock is the headline sight but Pidurangala gives the best view of it. Compare effort, cost, crowds and timing to choose.
Tea Country 101: Visiting a Tea Estate in Sri Lanka
How Ceylon tea is grown and made, what a factory visit involves, and when to go to Nuwara Eliya, Ella and Kandy for the best views.
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