Safety tips for travelling in Sri Lanka

safety tips while travelling in sri lanka
Ultimate guide totravel safe in Sri Lanka
Ultimate guide to travel safe in Sri Lanka - For Solo Travellers / Females Couples or Anyone interested

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99% of the time you travel in the island sri lanka you will be safe and happy. But if you are unlucky to be the 1%. Here are some useful tips to avoid any unlucky and bad experience while travelling in the beautiful island Sri Lanka.

Please read and understand before visiting sri lanka.


  • Avoid going out after 9 pm
  • Avoid wearing short skirts and revauling cloths in public places
  • Use public transport
  • Ask for help from students policemen working people females
  • Never get over drunk in parties or in clubs. Never smoke in public
  • Do not drive or ride without a valid international driving licence
  • Avoid arguements with local groups
  • Alwats respect buddhist monks and behave well in temples
  • Dont use shorts or open tops while visiting temples
  • Always have some change money in Sri Lankan rupees
  • Use Uber app while travelling in capital city and in western province
  • Use trains as much as possible but try to avoid train trips during office hours 7am to 8am and 4pm to 7pm
  • Get 2nd class train tickets
  • Use highway buses which are cheap and fast.
  • Always get to know the prices when your staying in hotel, dining or hiring a driver
  • Do not wear anything which has the pictures of lord buddha
Final thought : Dont not worry. Sri lanka is one of the safest places to travel in South East Asia
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