Sri Lanka is well known as one of the most popular travelling destinations for decades. Before Bali became more commercialized, Sri Lanka was top among many travelling destinations, surpassing Bali. However, now tourists around the world have started to understand the value of a hidden gem.
But some interesting facts are normal in Sri Lanka but not in other parts of the world. As these facts are very important, as a tourist, you must know all these things before travelling to Sri Lanka. Here are the top 6 interesting facts you must know before travelling to Sri Lanka.
01 All the Hotels do not provide accommodations
There are hundreds of places called hotels if you choose one town in Sri Lanka. However, not all of them are going to offer you a place to sleep. In many places, you call them in your country in different names, such as cafe, restaurant, bar, all are called a hotel in Sri Lanka. So it’s safe to book a place to stay before reaching your destination.
02. Buses are considered as fastest way to travel
The trains, buses, and public transportation are considered slow in other countries. But in Sri Lanka, quite the opposite, as buses and trains are considered as fastest and budget budget-friendly way to travel around the country. Especially if you are travelling in city areas, it’ll be easy for you to use buses.
03 Sri Lankans eat rice and curry for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Don’t be surprised if your hotel offers rice and curry as an option for all three meals. Eating a sweet breakfast isn’t very popular in the country. However, there are plenty of other options you can select, except rice and curry. But you must at least try Sri Lankan rice and curry for once.
04 Sri Lankans nod their head as a response
Sometimes you may get confused when someone nods without answering. Nodding for an answer is a very common gesture in Sri Lanka and India, but the nod in Sri Lanka and the Indian nod are different. Because the direction and the frequency tell a different story.
05 Weather can be changed any time
Even though the country has two monsoon periods, some areas in the country can receive rain throughout the year. Also, some areas in the country are very hot and do not receive rain for months. Not only that foggy rainy weather affect the scenery of some places like Sigiriya and Ambuluwawa. So it’s safe to keep an umbrella or a raincoat inside your bag.
06 You have different places to keep your shoes before entering a religious place
It is a common practice in Sri Lanka to remove shoes before entering a house. However, you must take off your shoes before entering a religious place. So don’t be surprised to see a separate place to keep your shoes before entering a religious place.
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