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Sri Lanka
Hindu temple in Sri Lanka's capital C olombo iStock photo / Think stock

Hindu temple in Sri Lanka's capital C olombo iStock photo / Think stock

Practical Info
Sri Lanka
Required Clothing

The central highlands can be significantly cooler throughout the year

and warm clothes will be needed. Lightweight rainwear is also
recommended any time of year.

Electricity

230 volts AC, 50Hz. Round three-pin plugs are usual, with bayonet lamp
fittings.

Social Conventions

Shaking hands is the normal form of greeting. It is customary to be

offered tea when visiting and it is considered impolite to refuse.
Punctuality is appreciated. A small token of appreciation, such as a
souvenir from home or company, is always welcomed. Informal, Western
dress is suitable, except when visiting Buddhist temples, where modest
clothing should be worn (eg no bare legs and upper arms). Visitors
should be decently clothed when visiting any place of worship, and
shoes and hats must be removed. Jackets and ties are not required by
men in the evenings except for formal functions when lightweight suits
should be worn.

Language

Sinhala, Tamil and English.

Shopping Eating
 Opening Hours Regional Specialities

Mon-Fri 0900-1730, Sat 0900-1300.

Hoppers is a cross between a muffin and
a crumpet, served with a soft-baked egg on
Credit Cards top.
Stringhoppers are steamed circlets of rice
MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. flour, thinner than noodles.
American Express is also often accepted. Major Jaggery is fudge made from the
cities have ATMs, although not all will accept crystallised sap of the kitul palm.
international cards. The tourist board urges The rather smelly durian fruit is
caution when paying by credit card due to the considered a great delicacy.
potential for fraud.

Tipping
Travellers Cheques
Most hotels include a 10% service charge.
The rate of exchange for traveller's cheques can Extra tipping is optional.
be better than the rate of exchange for cash. To
avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers
are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Food Drink
Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
All water should be regarded as being
potentially contaminated. Water used for
Exchange Rates drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should
have first been boiled or otherwise
AUD 1 = LKR 100.12 sterilised. Bottled water and a variety of
mineral waters are available at most hotels.
EUR 1 = LKR 176.00
Unpasteurised milk should be boiled.
GBP 1 = LKR 209.26 Powdered or tinned milk is available and is
advised. Pasteurised and sterilised milk is
USD 1 = LKR 132.42
available in some hotels and shops. Avoid
Rates c orrec t as of 1 0 D ec 2 0 1 3 dairy products made with unboiled milk. Only
eat well-cooked meat and fish. Vegetables
should be cooked and fruit peeled.

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