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Scenic train routes through tea country, the Ramayana trail across Sri Lanka, temple dress codes, and the best beaches on the south coast: context every visitor needs.

White stupa at Mihintale rising above coconut palms in Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka Public Holidays 2026-2027: Dates and Closures

Sri Lanka public holidays for 2026 and 2027 with exact Poya, Vesak and New Year dates, plus what closes and which days disrupt travel most.

Weathered notice sign in English, Sinhala and Tamil, Sri Lanka
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Sinhala & Tamil Phrases for Sri Lanka: Essential Language Guide

Sinhala and Tamil phrases for Sri Lanka: greetings, transport, food, emergencies, numbers. Pronunciation guide and etiquette tips for travellers.

Traditional Kandyan dancer in elaborate ceremonial costume and beaded headdress, Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka Etiquette and Customs: What to Know Before You Visit

Sri Lanka etiquette: temple dress codes, tipping norms, head-touching taboos, dining customs, and what not to do at sacred sites and in local homes.

Tuk-tuks parked on a busy Colombo street, Sri Lanka
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Tipping in Sri Lanka: How Much, When, and Who to Tip

Tipping in Sri Lanka is appreciated but not mandatory. Practical guide to amounts in LKR and USD for restaurants, drivers, guides, hotels, and spas.

Sita Amman Temple at Sita Eliya near Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka's Ramayana Trail: Sites, Circuit & Travel Guide

Explore Sri Lanka's Ramayana Trail - five sacred sites linked to the ancient epic, with entry fees, opening hours, and a practical circuit from Colombo.

Stilt fisherman on wooden poles at sunset on the south coast of Sri Lanka near Hikkaduwa
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Best Beaches on Sri Lanka's South Coast: Complete Guide

Sri Lanka's south coast beaches ranked by type - calm swimming, surf breaks, whale watching, and seclusion. What each stretch does best and when to go.

Red train crossing the Nine Arches Bridge viaduct surrounded by dense green forest in the Sri Lanka hill country
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Sri Lanka Scenic Train Routes: Hill Country Guide

Sri Lanka's Kandy-Ella train is one of the world's great rail journeys. Tickets from LKR 500, online booking opens 30 days ahead, second class recommended.

Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha statue on a hilltop above Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Temple Etiquette in Sri Lanka: Dress Code and Shoes

Sri Lanka temple etiquette: shoulders covered, shoes off at the gate. Photography rules, offerings, and dress code at Buddhist and Hindu shrines.

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