1.0Ayush Tours Jaipurhttps://ayushtoursjaipur.comadminhttps://ayushtoursjaipur.com/index.php/author/gotravelblue/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="ym7Uf9rAne"><a href="https://ayushtoursjaipur.com/index.php/2020/01/17/sri-lanka/">Sri Lanka</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://ayushtoursjaipur.com/index.php/2020/01/17/sri-lanka/embed/#?secret=ym7Uf9rAne" width="600" height="338" title="“Sri Lanka” — Ayush Tours Jaipur" data-secret="ym7Uf9rAne" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /*! 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Welcome to bite-sized South Asia – an Island to give you a taste of the dazzling subcontinent.  Travelling Sri Lanka: An Introduction. For an island often described as the “teardrop” of India, Sri Lanka punches well above its weight. It would be hard to find another island that offers the range of history, culture, diversity of religion, beaches, tropical rainforests and mountains that Sri Lanka does, not to mention its 8 UNESCO world heritage sights. Sri Lanka is safe, welcoming and beautiful – and it has been seeing an influx of tourists since around 2014. Following 20 bloody years of civil war, peace has been fully restored, even to the north of the country which offers a completely different taste of Sri Lanka (and a chance to get well off the beaten path for those who want to experience a quieter version of Sri Lanka – see our itinerary recommendations below). The history of Sri Lanka is a story in its own right, and today influences of Portugese, Dutch and British bids for power can be seen around Sri Lanka’s port and colonial towns such as Galle, along with relics from the Sinhalese culture dating back to 900AD in the “Cultural Triangle” in the centre of the country. Although Sri Lanka may look small on the map, don’t let that deceive you. There’s a huge amount to see and experience here, and a 2 week Sri Lanka itinerary will give you just enough of a taste to leave you desperate to return. A 3 week Sri Lanka itinerary allows time to take in a few less-visited spots as well. When to Visit Sri Lanka The weather in Sri Lanka is affected by two different monsoon seasons – meaning that it’s nearly always sunny somewhere in Sri Lanka! For those focusing on the west and south of Sri Lanka, December to March is the best time to visit for dry wether (although surfers bear in mind that the best waves for surfing in the south are May – October), and December to March is generally high season when prices shoot up and visitor numbers soar. May – October is the best time of year for dry weather in the North and East of Sri Lanka, and for surfers. It’s also when you’ll find better deals in most of the country. For those who want to see it all, the shoulder seasons of October – November and April can be a good time to visit. We travelled in November and had dry weather in most places, except in the central cultural triangle area near Sigiriya where it rained for several days. Getting Around Sri Lanka Another misconception of Sri Lanka, is that it will be quick and easy to get around. It may be an island (a pretty big one at that – Sri Lanka is about the same size as Ireland), but roads are narrow and trains run slowly. It takes time to get around Sri Lanka, as well as a little patience. Don’t make the mistake of trying to fit too much in, especially on your first trip to Sri Lanka. Public Transportation is cheap and widely available in Sri Lanka. Trains are the most comfortable option but don’t go everywhere. Lines mainly run in and out of Colombo to different parts of the country. We don’t recommend taking mail trains as these are incredibly slow, and overnight sleeper trains are not necessary either. The Tea Train(that’s the train that runs from Colombo / Kandy to Ella) may have become an instagram sensation, but board any long distance train in Sri Lanka and you’ll be treated to beautiful vistas of beach, jungle and tea country. Fortunately booking and travelling by train is a much more simple affair than it is in neighbouring India – you can try and book tickets in advance (only available in country) or else turn up at the train station an hour or two before the train leaves to buy unreserved tickets. Buses are not for the faint hearted (mainly because the drivers careen down the middle of the road honking at whatever gets in their way) but are speedy (!) and connect most large towns with each other. They’re also very cheap; you just hop on and pay on board. There’s limited space for luggage (you may end up with it on you for most of the journey) and large bags usually have to go next to the driver. The bus, however is efficient and safe for travellers: our accommodations tried to steer us away from buses and to get private drivers instead – presumably because of the commission in it for them, but we found the bus just fine! Hiring a Car + Driver is one popular way to get around Sri Lanka – especially if you are on a schedule and don’t feel like sitting cheek-to-cheek on sweaty public transport. Costs start from $60 USD per day, it’s best to meet your driver first to see if they are a good fit, or commit to only a day or two at a time to keep your options open. Drivers tend to encourage their passengers to stay and visit where the commissions are better for them – if you do hire a car and driver remember you are the boss and choose where to go, not them! Renting a car in Sri Lanka (without a driver) is possible, but is not recommended unless you have experience of driving in South / South East Asia. Roads are narrow, filled with obstacles ranging from elephants to market stalls, not to mention the carefree bus drivers. If you are planning on hiring a car there are few different rental agencies in Colombo. Officially, you need an International Driving Permit to […]