Tips for Tourists

Smoking And The Law

Sri Lanka law on Smoking – Importation of cigarettes The importation of cigarettes duty-free is not permitted as per the Sri Lanka law on Smoking. It is prohibited to manufacture or import tobacco products including e-cigarettes containing tobacco, and cigarettes that are flavoured, coloured, or sweetened. Tourists can bring their own one vape device for […] Read more

Women travellers

Is Sri Lanka safe for female tourists? To avoid causing offence or inviting harassment, there are simple precautions that a woman should take since what a woman might wear in her home country could be regarded as provocative in Sri Lanka. Thus loose-fitting, non-see-through garments covering the shoulders, and skirts, dresses or shorts that are […] Read more

Visiting Places of Worship

There are four main religions in Sri Lanka; Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. According to 2011 stats 70.2% Buddhists, 12.6% Hindus, 9.5% Muslims, and 7.4% Christians. Sri Lankans are very sensitive about their religion so visitors should always show appropriate respect when visiting places of worship. What to wear when visiting places of worship […] Read more