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Latest storyEvery way from Colombo's Bandaranaike airport to Kandy, Sigiriya, Galle and Ella in 2026: drivers, the airport taxi counter, the new Makumbura express bus, trains that are running, and Cinnamon Air flights.
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Honest, up-to-date safety advice for Sri Lanka: what official advisories say, the real risks to plan for, tips for solo women and the emergency numbers to save.
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The easiest way to get online in Sri Lanka is a Dialog or SLT-Mobitel tourist SIM or eSIM from the Colombo airport counters. Here are the 2026 plans, prices, what to bring and how to choose.
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Everything Indian travellers need for Sri Lanka in 2026: the free 30-day ETA, direct flights from Indian cities, paying with UPI, SAARC entry fees and daily budgets in Indian rupees.
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Backpacker, mid-range and luxury daily budgets for Sri Lanka in 2026, with current prices for hotels, food, trains, drivers, safaris and entry fees, plus a sample week for two.
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Since May 2026, travellers from 40 countries get a free 30-day Sri Lanka tourist ETA, but you still have to apply. Here's who qualifies, what others pay, and how to apply step by step on the official site.
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December is dry season on Sri Lanka's south and west coasts and wet season in the east and north. Here's the weather by region, the December 2026 holidays, the Adam's Peak season and where to go.
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From hidden gems to bucket-list destinations, our destination guides will take you on a journey across the world. Whether you’re planning a European escape, an Asian adventure, or an African safari, we provide expert tips, must-visit spots, and travel itineraries to make your trip unforgettable. 🌎✨
The direct Kandy to Ella train is paused while the line is repaired, but the most scenic stretch is running again. Here's how to do the trip in 2026, step by step.
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From rice and curry and egg hoppers to kottu, lamprais and watalappan: the 12 Sri Lankan dishes every visitor should try, with tips on spice, eating and where to go.
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Combine Sri Lanka's temples, tea country and trains with a Maldives overwater villa: the best order, how to split your nights, flights from Colombo and 2026 entry rules.
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The 10 best places in Sri Lanka's hill country, from Ella and Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains and Adam's Peak, with 2026 train status, fees and a 5-day route.
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Looking for thrilling adventures and once-in-a-lifetime experiences? Whether you’re into hiking, diving, extreme sports, or cultural explorations, this category is for the bold and the curious. 🌋🏕️
The 10 best things to do in Jaffna and northern Sri Lanka, from Nallur temple and the island ferries to Jaffna crab curry, with 2026 transport and a 3-day plan.
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The 9 best places on Sri Lanka's south coast, from Galle Fort and Unawatuna to Mirissa's whales and Rekawa's turtles, with when to go and a 4-day route.
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A relaxed 10-day honeymoon route through Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country, Ella and the south coast, with romantic extras and 2026 train and visa updates.
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A 10-day loop from the airport through the Cultural Triangle, Kandy, tea country, the Ella train, a Yala safari and the south coast, updated for 2026 rail closures and entry fees.
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We test the routes, count the costs and share what actually worked, from first-timer itineraries to solo trips on a shoestring.