Sri Lanka is generally one of the safest places to travel in Asia, with friendly people, colorful cultural heritage, gorgeous beaches, huge cities with loud streets, and hundreds of local foods. To be safe travel to Sri Lanka and have the best experience, please remember all the things below: 

Sri Lanka is a country with a unique culture

1. Plan your trip carefully

The visa for this Indian Ocean island has over 240 eligible countries but has some additional conditions, so the first step is to check the latest visa requirements for Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's jammed public transport system and cultural sensitivities can be complex for new arrivals. You may need a tour guide to explain the right way to visit attractions. 

2. Notice the weather and the monsoons

In fact, monsoon rainfall in Sri Lanka is quite sporadic, with hot, sunny long spells interspersed with short downpours. 

Between May and September, the southwest monsoon lashes the south and west coasts of Sri Lanka, which brings plenty of rainfall and choppy seas, while the northern and eastern parts of the island are dry. Between November and March, the south and west are good, and it's the northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka that see the showers because of the effect of the northeast monsoon. 

Sri Lanka has many great festivals of religious significance

3. Check the health rules for safe travel to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has a tropical climate, you should check with your doctor to make sure you're up to date with your travel vaccinations. Recommended vaccinations for Sri Lanka include polio, diphtheria, tetanus, and hepatitis A. If you want to stay a long time, you might also consider getting vaccinated against typhoid and rabies. 

4. Please use your right hand to eat

Sri Lankans eat with their right hand, using the tips of their fingers to mix rice and curry into little balls, and their thumb to push the food into their mouths. You should try their tradition, especially if you are invited into a local home for a meal. Remember to wash your hands before eating and avoid eating or shaking hands with your left hand. 

Sri Lankan food is a mixture of many cultures

5. Be aware of the rules for full moon days

Sri Lanka has a huge number of holidays, and almost half of these are Poya days, marking the arrival of the full moon, an auspicious event in Sri Lankan Buddhism. Traditionally, all Poya days are "dry days—alcohol is not sold in shops, restaurants, or bars. So do not use beverages or alcohol on this day to have a safe trip to Sri Lanka, The ban on alcohol also extends to other religious events, such as the Buddhist festival of Vesak in May.

This tear-shaped island has always been a tourist attraction because of its mystery and grandeur. GTrip is pleased to bring you the most enjoyable and safe travel to Sri Lanka.