Travel Guide
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO TRAVEL AROUND SRI LANKA
Solo travel is a popular concept in the world today and there are so many young travelers who plan and organize their own trips without a tour guide, fellow travelers or hiring a travel company. Even in Sri Lanka, There is a growing trend for solo travel among young travelers.
In this solo travel guide, we’ll help you plan your holiday in Sri Lanka with travel tips and ideas.
Moreover, according to a recent survey conducted by Time Out magazine in 2024, Sri Lanka was ranked first among the nine best countries for solo travel. However, there has also been an increase in the number of solo travelers coming to Sri Lanka.
There are several things to consider when traveling solo. You first need to decide where you will go and what you will do in Sri Lanka. It will be more important to choose them according to what you like best, research before you travel. It will also manage your time and money well.
If you are coming to Sri Lanka for a solo trip, there is a large network of hotels in Sri Lanka, from star class to ordinary restaurants, and you can choose it according to your preference.
Sri Lanka offers tourists a diverse range of unique experiences including stunning beaches, rich cultural sites, national parks, beautiful water falls, scenic hill country full of natural beauty and adventure activities. It is always a good idea to find your accommodation in a place accessible to the tourist attractions.
Before you travel, do some research about accommodations in Sri Lanka to learn factor like price ,location,distance and customer satisfaction . You can also read reviews from other travelers, travel stories, travel posts, food and hotels reviews online,then it will be easy and helpful to plan your holiday.
For a super Luxury urban experience, a night tour, the City of Colombo is the choice of many travelers .
To enjoy natural waterfalls, forests, beautiful surroundings, coolness, etc., many people choose mountainous areas such as Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, Bandarawela, Ella, Kandy. In addition, another beautiful experience for those who go to those areas is train travel.
For someone who wants to see ancient ruins, temples, shrines, large tanks, etc. in Sri Lanka, they can choose areas such as Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Matale.
For those who want to climb Adams Peak (Siripadaya), it is easier to stay in places like Nallathanniya such as Hatton, Ratnapura, and Kuruwita.
For those who are interested in watching elephants, accommodation can be found in Udawalawe, Minneriya, Yala, and Pinnawala.
Visit Kandy: Kandy is one of the most visited and very popular travel destinations of Sri Lanka. In Kandy ,you can visit the Temple of the Tooth,Peradeniya Botanical Garden, and Ambuluwawa Tower, which is located on a mountain in Gampola.
Sri Lanka is home to some of the most beautiful and popular beaches around the country.
Although Sri Lanka is a tropical island, it has different climate conditions in different regions.Therefore it is very important to learn about what to pack for Sri Lanka when planing a holiday. Anyway, it depends on where you are going to visit. Climate of the hill Country of Sri Lanka is likely to be with cool temperatures and occasional showers while the eastern and northeastern regions experience drier conditions.
Whenever you go out of the hotel and travel alone, do not forget to pack the things you think you might need in your luggage. Since large luggage can be a hassle for you, it will be easier for you to pack only the essential things to reduce the weight.
It is necessary to bring some kind of electrical adapter to charge mobile phones,cameras and other devices.The voltage in Sri Lanka is 220 V at 50 Hz.
It is very important to be mindful of the battery level of your phone for a enjoyable and stress free trip. A mobile Phone,being an essential tool for traveling offers numerous benefits such as communication, navigation, hotel booking, emergency assistance, travel information and making online payments.
Therefore, keep your phone alive with good account balance and internet service. In any case of emergency, do not hesitate to ask for help from local people who are always ready to help foreigners. Keep important telephone numbers and emergency numbers with you.
Transportation method really depends on your travel budget and your choice on how comfortable you need to travel around the country. For solo travel in Sri Lanka ,there are efficient and cost-effective transportation options available to you.
The train service is the most cheap and convenient option of transportation in Sri Lanka. Click here to see the train ticket prices.
Whatever method you use for transportation, do not forget to plan your route and transportation option in advance considering Sri Lanka travel itineraries. Taxi Booking Apps such as Uber,Pick Me and Yogo are operating in Sri Lanka. You can book any vehicle you need through these apps.
But, the use of these apps is very low in other provinces compered to the Western Province. However, no matter where you are in Sri Lanka, there is no obstacle to getting a normal tuk-tuk service.
While you are traveling specially in crowded buses, trains and shopping in crowed busy streets, be careful about our belongings to avoid pickpockets. As you are likely to be pickpocketed in crowded areas, be vigilant, keep your valuables in front pockets and only take what you need for the day. Do not leave your valuables unattended in such places.
If you plan to visit tourist attractions situated in unpopulated areas (attractions like waterfalls,mountains ) try to keep up with other travelers, specially if you are a girl traveler, pay attention for your safety. Wild animals can roam around at any time.
Sometimes, even the phone signals may not work in those places. Camping for solo travelers in those areas are not always acceptable. Anyway, learn about weather conditions, local wildlife and specific travel guidelines for camping areas you will be visiting.
If you want to experience night camping or something like that, do not forget to get the support of a professional tour guide.
It is always a good idea to keep emergency contact numbers readily available. In case of any emergency, dial 119 or 118 to contact the police. There are tourist police posts in major tourist destinations where you can make any complaint.
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