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Sri Lanka is rich in first-class beaches, modern hotels and a host of ancient sights. Entertainment - entirely quiet-peaceful: picnics, fishing and diving. The capital of Colombo, waterfalls and national parks - everything about Sri Lanka: tours, reviews, weather, prices.
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The style of rest in Sri Lanka can be briefly defined as follows: away from the hustle and bustle, closer to the sea and nature. It is unlikely that there is a more “slow” country in the world than Sri Lanka: no one is in a hurry here, everyone enjoys life - including the service staff in hotels (though this does not apply to top establishments - everyone runs around in soap, to please guests). Most of the attractions in Sri Lanka are natural, just like most entertainment. Noisy discos and smoke yoke until the morning are not in favor here, but picnics in nature, fishing or barbecue on the beach - as much as you like. Well, diving, of course. What Sri Lanka cannot please is its proximity to our immense: the flight here is long.
In general, it is very simple to determine a person who will definitely like it here. Firstly, there are few blank pages left in his not the first passport. Secondly, he is either interested in world culture and history (and ancient Sri Lanka is very rich in interesting monuments), or he is a desperate sea daredevil who wants, in addition to palm trees, sand and the sea, to have a diving center nearby, and surfer headquarters. Thirdly, he will certainly look askance at your fragrant cup of tea. After all, Ceylon, aka Sri Lanka, supplies a quarter of the world with this drink.
Regions and resorts of Sri Lanka
Money
The monetary unit of the country is the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), in 1 rupee 100 cents. Current exchange rate: 1 LKR = 0.34 RUB (1 USD = 181.24 LKR, 1 EUR = 201.01 LKR).
It is better to exchange currency at Colombo airport. It makes sense to keep the check received at the same time until the end of the trip: in this case, upon departure, it will be possible to convert back unspent local money at the airport bank at the purchase rate. In addition, the currency is changed at any hotel and bank. The latter are open from 9:00 to 15:00 from Monday to Friday. For exchange, we recommend taking US dollars with you: they are accepted in all branches, and in tourist areas they can be paid directly at hotels and various retail outlets.
In large hotels and shops you can pay with credit cards, there are ATMs in almost all cities of the country. However, it is better to warn the staff of your bank in advance about the upcoming visit to Sri Lanka: due to the critical level of financial fraud on the island, a credit card can be blocked at the first attempt to use it.
Sri Lanka Hotels
Police: 133, ambulance: 144, fire department: 122.
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Sri Lanka is an island in the Indian Ocean, located south of the Indian subcontinent. The total area is 65610 sq. km, the length from north to south is 445 km, and from west to east 225 km. In the center of the island is the Central Mountain Range.
The average height of the mountains is 1000-2000 m above sea level, but some peaks rise higher.
The highest point of the island - Mount Pidurutalagala has a height of 2524 m. However, the most famous is the majestic Adam's Peak (2243 m).
Usually on weekdays, shops are open from 9:30 to 17:00, and on Saturdays from 9:30 to 13:00. Addresses of shops recommended by the Sri Lanka Ministry of Tourism can be found in many guidebooks around the island.
In addition to tea, which, by the way, is allowed to be exported as a souvenir in an amount of more than three kilograms, silver and copper items are considered traditional souvenirs. These products are made in the Kandy region. Also beautiful pottery is also made in the Kandy area. They are painted mainly in red tones, decorating with various patterns. In the south of the island, various demon masks are made.
The oldest folk crafts include woodcarving and the manufacture of various fabrics. Sri Lanka is famous for its rich selection of precious and semi-precious stones and silk.
Tipping is not required. However, a receptionist at a hotel or a waiter at a restaurant will be happy with a few extra rupees.
It is recommended to wear light cotton clothing and a hat. Be sure to stock up on sunscreen and sunburn lotion. There are no strict clothing requirements in the country, but you should not visit the temples in shorts, in clothes with an open back and shoulders, and you should also take off your shoes when entering the temple.
Climate
Equatorial, with monsoon seasons.
Almost 95% of all precipitation falls during the summer rainy season. The rest of the months are pretty dry. Only in the northeast of the island does it rain in autumn, when the northeast monsoon passes over Ceylon.
The air temperature on the island practically does not change and is 26-28 C all year round. It is cooler in the mountains of the central part of the island, and at the coldest point, the mountain resort of Nuwara Eliya, located at an altitude of 1880 meters above sea level, is about 15 C.
There is high humidity in Sri Lanka, and this is felt when you exit the plane, when you get the feeling that you are being doused with a warm, "bathhouse", air stream.
Language
The official languages are Tamil, Sinhalese and English. The total population is 15 million people. The ethnic composition of the country is multinational, the population consists of Sinhalese, Tamils, burghers (descendants of the Portuguese and Dutch) and Moors (descendants of Arab traders).
Currency
From Monday to Friday, banks are usually open from 9.00 to 13.00-15.00. During the holidays, as well as on Saturday and Sunday, they do not work. Money exchange is allowed only in banks and organizations that have received permission to do so. The list of these organizations includes most hotels.
Transport
Movement is left-handed.
Where to relax in Sri Lanka?
The style of rest in this distant exotic country is unhurried, relaxed, away from the bustle of people, alone with the beautiful nature - the ocean, sand, palm trees. Here, no one is in a hurry, and loud disco rhythms and nightly entertainment are not held in high esteem. Another thing - hiking in the jungle, barbecue right on the beach, fantastic fishing, surfing and diving, beautiful national rituals, elephant safaris, hot air ballooning, Ayurveda treatment - you can count on all this here.
In addition, those who wish can pamper themselves with All-Inclusive tours; in Sri Lanka, this type of holiday has a special flavor. And also colorful national holidays. It would seem - what is surprising, everyone has holidays. Yes, but not as much as the inhabitants of Sri Lanka - there are as many as 166 of them a year! This means that even if you come to the island for only 2 days, you will surely witness one of the original festivities with national chants, interesting rituals, and dances.
Excursion tours
It's hard to believe, but on the territory of the island of Sri Lanka with a total area of only 65 thousand km2, as many as 9 (!) Historical monuments protected by UNESCO have found their refuge. These are treasures of world significance: Anuradhapura - the ruins of a prehistoric city; fabulous garden city on Sigiriya; the Buddhist temple of the town of Dzhambul with the most extensive collection of statues of the sacred Buddha; Gall Vihara Temple, Aluvihara Cave Complex, Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Kumana and East Yala National Parks. All this you must have time to see! And also - visit one of the local tea plantations to see how the best tea in the world is grown.
Wellness vacation
The island of Ceylon is considered the birthplace of Ayurveda - the oldest philosophical teaching and the art of achieving a balance of the spiritual and physical principles. This teaching is more than a thousand years old, and it is one of the few whose effectiveness is officially recognized by the World Health Organization.
The enormous popularity of Ayurveda treatment in Sri Lanka is evidenced by the many spas and medical rooms at hotels. But it should be remembered - to achieve a positive result, a full course of treatment is required - at least 21 days, and at the same time you should not get carried away with plentiful food, which is difficult to resist if you have purchased a tour with All Inclusive. After a cycle of procedures, vitality is restored, energy is replenished, the work of internal organs is corrected, chronic diseases and depression disappear, karma is cleared.
Beach tours
The coast of Sri Lanka is hundreds of kilometers of beautiful beaches with slender palm trees, fine sand, endless turquoise distance and colorful tropical fish that live near the coast. Forbes recently published the top 10 best beaches on the Asian continent, which also included two Ceylon beaches - Tangalle and Bentota.
These places are of particular interest to fans of deep-sea diving. Sri Lanka is known for the abundance of rare ocean fauna: idol fish, Moorish sea angels, octopuses. But the main thing that attracts deep-sea explorers here is the study of rocks, grottoes and sunken ships located deep on the ocean floor. About twenty merchant and passenger ships sunk in the 19th and 20th centuries are available for inspection. Some are perfectly preserved, so you can even swim inside the hull.
