While locals stick to body-hugging denims and six meters long saris, it’s best to avoid synthetic fabric. While Gangaramaya Temple is a major tourist attraction inside the city, Pettah Market gives you glimpses into the everyday life of the average Sri Lankan. Not only is it brimming with colourful celebrations and the longest festival in Sri Lanka, devotees also perform the act of self-mortification in honour of God Skanda.In April, usually the 13th, 14th or 15th, Sinhalese and Tamils celebrate their new year in Sri Lanka. Wir haben dort pro Kopf etwa 30 € am Tag ausgegeben. Tucked away in a corner overlooking the reservoir is Christ Church Warleigh, a quaint church built in 1878.Once your time in Hatton and Kandy comes to its end, plan a 5-day trip to the Knuckles Mountain Range from Kandy and continue your journey to Sigiriya, Dambulla and Habarana (4 days) and move to Colombo where you can spend another 4 days in Sri Lanka’s capital city.Your next stop should be the Southern capital, Galle. Walk to the beautiful Angurukaramulla Temple before you indulge in a seafood feast with a few drinks on your last night in Sri Lanka.A month is a great amount of time to combine your bucket list itinerary with a few off grid destinations. Featuring non-Gothic structures, St. Sebastian Church is a stunning landmark in Negombo. Sri Lanka is declared as a rubella free country and in 2015, Sri Lanka gained its Malaria free status. 8 €) und hatte ich in Ella. Da ich alleine gereist bin, konnte ich den Zimmerpreis nicht teilen, wenn du zu zweit reist dann wird das Zimmer also nochmal günstiger.Es gibt hier sehr viel Curry, nicht nur in Verbindung mit Reis, wo es dann meistens 5-8 Currys dazu gibt, sondern auch in den Samosas und Rotis. If you didn’t pre-arrange your ETA, you can still obtain your 30-day ETA on arrival at BIA Airport. Yala National Park is a popular option and there are a few budget-friendly hostels near the park, too; however, wildlife here is often disturbed by the sheer number of vehicles and visitors.In Unawatuna, swing into the beautiful nothingness of the Indian Ocean on one of the rope swings. In Sri Lanka bezahlt man mit Sri Lanka Rupien (1 € = ungefähr 150 LKR). We once randomly chit-chatted with a guy who owned a house in Nuwara Eliya and the next time we went to Nuwara Eliya, he was our host. As you people watch in the bustling city, eat amazing food, sleep in perfect hostels, and pick up knowledge each day, you’ll learn to love the little things more and more. Sri Lanka ist zudem ein recht sicheres Reiseziel mit einer stabilen Demokratie und für jedes Budget erschwinglich. Mit dem Zug habe ich für die ebenfalls 4-stündige-Fahrt von Hatton (Adams Peak) nach Ella, 90 LKR (ca.
So war ich dann auch einmal bei KFC ;).Eine 4-Stunden-Fahrt (Colombo-Kandy), mit dem Local Bus, kostete mich knapp einen Euro. In Nallathanniya, the chilly mountain locality where Adam’s Peak is located, the morning sun peaks over the mountains, painting fluffy clouds in pastel colours.From Hatton, hop on a tuk tuk to visit Laxapana and Aberdeen Falls, two of Sri Lanka’s stunning, but lesser-known cascades. Violence and theft, especially pickpocketing, are rare and have drastically reduced over the years; however, as in any country, keep your belongings close when you’re in public. Climbing Pidurangala Rock before the sunrise will give you the unique experience of witnessing the sky light up over the Lion’s Rock in Sigiriya.Go on a safari at Udawalawe/Kaudulla/Minneriya to see elephants in their natural habitat. The train rides in Sri Lanka are extremely scenic, as many have already heard, the Kandy to Ella train journey is believed to be the world’s most beautiful train journey. Little Adam’s Peak is a wonderful spot when the morning sun casts a golden glow over the central highlands.Ella Rock is a strenuous 3-hour hike one way. Private buses are frequent, run pretty much throughout the day and are adorned by artificial flower glands, mini statues and posters of gods, goddesses and other deities. Unter Medikamente fielen nur Tabletten gegen Schnupfen und kosteten pro Tablette 6 LKR, also nur 4 Cent. Feb 12, 2015 - Budget backpacking in Sri Lanka is possible! You’ll be embraced by a mild see breeze and greeted by a spectacular east coast sunrise each morning.Allocate a few days to explore some of the most stunning beach strips of the south coast. Außerdem war es recht teuer. Public ferries run daily to these islands from mainland Jaffna and charge a nominal fee. It’s best to avoid walking alone outside at night, especially if you are a solo female traveller. Witness amazing sunrises and wildlife in their natural habitats from a boat in Kottukal Lagoon; or, head south to the less explored Kumana National Park for a quiet place to see abundant wildlife.Sunkissed and trimmed with palm trees, say hello to the gorgeous vistas of Tangalle.
Base yourself in Mirissa for your last two nights before you board the train back to Colombo.If your main purpose of visiting Sri Lanka is to see beautiful temples, soak in the architectural wonders and mingle with locals in rural villages, Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle is where you’ll want to be. In Kandy, Sri Lanka’s most spiritual city, plan a visit to Temple of the Tooth Relic. Nine Arch Bridge in Ella is on everyone’s list while Jami Ul-Alfar (Red Mosque) in Colombo makes for some pretty photos. Learn to surf in the tiny east coast hamlet, Arugam Bay.
On arrival at the port of entry in Sri Lanka, ETA holders are issued a 30-day short visit visa. With dorm beds starting at just 6 USD, Kandy will be your first spot before you head further into Sri Lanka’s central highlands.