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Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s west coast is best from Nov-May, while the east and south coast shine from Mar-Sep. The central highlands are a bit rainy year‑round, though Low-Mid Hill Country (Kandy & Ella) gets extra rainy in Oct–Nov, and has mixed weather during Apr-Dec. In High Hill Country (Nuwara Eliya & Horton Plains), rain is even more frequent.
If you want a full breakdown, I also have a deep‑dive post on the best time to visit Sri Lanka.
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Common questions about Sri Lanka
No, it’s not. Stick to bottled water.
Not really — you just need to find a reliable company. I cover that in more detail in my tuk-tuk post.
Yes, foreigners do pay more for entrance fees to most major sights, museums, and national parks in Sri Lanka. This is standard practice across the country and applies to places like:
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Temple of the Tooth (Kandy)
- Anuradhapura / Polonnaruwa ancient cities
- Yala, Udawalawe & other national parks