What is the best month to go to Sri Lanka?

The traffic information about Sri Lanka is as follows. You can take a closer look at the blow and have some basic information. Through these, we can know Sri Lanka well. Now let's go to see the Raiders.

Basic information

Tourism season 65438+February to March is the best time to travel in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka is very hot all year round, and a year is divided into dry season and rainy season.

11-March: Sri Lanka's tourist season, especially around Christmas, attracts a large number of European tourists.

April-September: rainy season in southwest China, dry season in northeast China, big Buddha tooth festival in August, and small tourist season.

June+10/October, 5438: monsoon intermission, dry season of the whole island, with a small amount of rainfall in some areas.

Sri Lanka has a tropical climate, which is very hot all year round. Just wear summer clothes. But in mountainous areas, you need to bring long sleeves, trousers and sweaters to keep warm. There is a lot of precipitation in Sri Lanka, so you need to prepare rain gear when you go out.

Time: Sri Lanka is 5.5 (GMT+5.5, 2.5 hours away from China. For example: 8:00 Beijing time, 5:30 Sri Lanka time.

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Currency and exchange rate The currency of Sri Lanka is called the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR, usually abbreviated as "Rs").

Although Sri Lanka is not rich, the price is not low, and the accommodation and diet are similar to those of first-tier cities in China.

1 RMB ≈22.6 rupees

100 rupees ≈4.42 RMB

Sri Lanka is a tipping country, so tourists have to pay a certain amount of tips, especially chartered drivers are very hard, so it is recommended to give more.

It is difficult to exchange Sri Lankan rupees in advance in China, and it is not cost-effective to exchange RMB for rupees directly in Sri Lanka. Therefore, it is suggested to exchange US dollars at home first, and then exchange US dollars into local currency at local banks.

Of course, with China UnionPay card, you can directly withdraw Sri Lankan rupee from an ATM marked with UnionPay card in Sri Lanka. Almost all towns and tourist attractions can find ATM machines, but there will be a handling fee. Therefore, it is recommended to apply for bank cards that do not require handling fees when going abroad to withdraw cash, such as local banks with policies.

The calling card is in Sri Lanka. Although not many people use smart phones, the telecommunications service here is very good: not only the signal coverage is wide, the quality is good, the network speed is fast, but also the tariff is very cheap.

Most people will choose to apply for dialogue cards in the lobby of Bandaranaike International Airport. Our car company provided 20 yuan calling card, and the phone bill was 10, which was enough for eight days.

traffic

Plane: At present, there are direct flights to Colombo from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Kunming and Hong Kong in China, but in order to save money, we chose to transfer in Kuala Lumpur. Buying a round-trip ticket is much more favorable than buying it in installments. We brushed AirAsia's premium ticket two months in advance: it's only 4220 yuan for two people to go back and forth, which is great!

Bandaranaike International Airport is the only international airport in Sri Lanka, 34 kilometers from Colombo and only 6 kilometers from Negombo.

Airport to and from Colombo: There is no direct bus between the international airport and Colombo. Taxi is the most convenient way to get to Colombo from the airport. There are two taxi counters at the airport to serve local people and international tourists respectively. Every company clearly marks the price, and the price is similar. It takes about 1.5 hours to get to downtown Colombo, and the price is about 2700 rupees.

Airport to and from Negombo: Many passengers will use Negombo near the airport as a transit point, and taxis are still the most convenient way. It takes 30 minutes to get to Negombo by taxi. The hotel we booked provides shuttle service, which is very considerate.

Train: The modes of transportation between Sri Lankan cities are very convenient. Trains and intercity buses are common. Although the train is slow, the price is very cheap. As friends who have done their homework know, taking the train is a must-experience project in Langkawi, which not only gives them a chance to feel the local folk customs, but also enjoys the beautiful scenery along the way.

Sri Lanka is praised as "the country with the most beautiful train lines in the world" by many travel magazines, and two of them are the most beautiful and must not be missed. One is the "mountain train" that shuttles through the alpine tea garden, and the other is the "sea train" that is regarded as the inspiration source of Master Miyazaki Hayao. The Alpine train runs for 7 hours and can be divided into two sections, namely, Kandy-Elie, Nouara and Elie-Eller, Nouara. If the journey is too long, it is recommended to take only the section with the best scenery: Elie-Eller, Nouara, which takes only about 3.5 hours, and you need to take a bus at Elie Railway Station in Nouara.

There are three classes of trains in Sri Lanka. First-class seats are air-conditioned and seat by ticket, but it is difficult to experience the train plug-in in a closed space. It is recommended to buy second-class seats and third-class seats, which are very suitable for sightseeing and taking pictures. These seats are not air-conditioned, they are not seated according to the ticket number, and sometimes they are crowded. Whether you have a seat depends on your character ~

How to buy tickets: tourists can't buy second-class and third-class tickets for ordinary trains online, so they can only buy them at the train station window. Second-class and third-class seats should be purchased at the railway station at least half an hour before driving.

You can check the route you want to take in advance and save it.

Chartered car is the most comfortable and convenient mode of transportation, and the price is naturally much higher. If the budget is sufficient, chartered car is the first choice, which not only saves time, but also makes it comfortable to travel in hot and humid weather without worrying about taking the wrong train or coach.

In order to prevent the chartered car from being pitted, it is suggested to book a reliable chartered car service in advance. All major travel websites have related product reservations. Partners who want to charter a car can make more comparisons, consult in advance and choose a cost-effective one. The airport also has a counter that provides chartered services. If you think the driver's service is good, you can tip 10%. Charter will not affect your experience of train scenery. You can ask the driver to wait for you at the next stop with his luggage.

Tips: Many chartered cars will limit the number of kilometers. If the time limit is exceeded, there will be an extra charge. Be sure to consult clearly.

We booked a chartered car service for this trip. The six-day car rental price is 2 100 yuan, and the driver is tipped 1000 rupees every day. (The boss is a couple from China, and we have been assigned the gold medal driver No.65438 +0. Sumith is a 40-year-old uncle who speaks fluent English. Whenever I see him, he always smiles and introduces Sri Lanka to us every day. Profession and service are impeccable. On the way, we went to steep mountains several times. Drivers drive very steadily and buy us snacks and fruits at their own expense every day.

Tutu: Similar to China's means of transportation, it is widely found in the streets of Sri Lanka. Just stop with a wave of your hand. For short trips in cities, this kind of electric tricycle with local characteristics is very convenient. The upper price limit is 65,438+000 rupees/km, and the smaller the place, the lower the charge.

Tips: Be sure to confirm the price with the driver before getting on the bus. Cheating often happens.

Advantages and disadvantages of chartered car

Advantages: 1 Save trouble. The attractions that attract tourists in Sri Lanka are basically scattered in various cities. In order to see these scenic spots, it is inevitable to cross between cities. Traveling by car is natural and convenient.

2. Save physical strength and prevent heatstroke. A lot of luggage and a crowded bus are also drunk. And the weather in Lanka is not too cold, unless it rains, in the middle of the tea garden.

Disadvantages: 1 Although the procedures and documents of the car rental company are relatively complete, it is impossible to evaluate whether the driver is good or not. This is purely an opportunity. Some drivers will take you to scenic spots outside the itinerary, which will inevitably delay your own itinerary;

2. Many chartered cars will limit the number of kilometers. If the time limit is exceeded, there will be an extra charge. Be sure to consult clearly.

If you pick up the local driver directly, it is possible that he has no time or doesn't want to pick up, and he will transfer it to another driver, and this driver depends on luck. It is not surprising that customers are dumped frequently.

Advantages and disadvantages of public transportation

Advantages:

1. Low price; 2. Convenient transportation;

Disadvantages:

1. The most common thing is that the bus is late. Long-distance buses are often full, and the uncertainty of time will inevitably affect the travel plan.

Most cars don't have air conditioning, and the weather in Lanka is hot all the year round, and the road conditions are not good. Most of them are mountain roads, so this way of traveling will be more difficult;

Carry-on luggage is a very troublesome thing. Think about catching the bus with big boxes and small boxes on a hot day, and dragging your luggage to play when you arrive.

4. Suddenly, the driver overcharged. Except for sudden parking in most cities in Colombo, it is common to ask for exorbitant prices. It's hard and laborious to meet something particularly outrageous.

Summing up the above advantages and disadvantages, I hope it will help you choose the mode of transportation.