Sri Lanka road trip: Colombo across the island, 1241 km
The route covers 1241 km across Sri Lanka, starting from Colombo in the Western Province. An interactive map shows the main route of the island with a total duration of about 15 hours on the way.
- Distance
- 1241.4 km
- Duration
- 10 days
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Коломбо, Западная провинция, Шри-Ланка
- End
- Galle District, Южная провинция, Шри-Ланка
- Stops
- 11
- Video author
- Prusakov Live
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Коломбо, Западная провинция, Шри-Ланка
- Галле, Южная провинция, Шри-Ланка
- Бадулла, провинция Ува, Шри-Ланка
- Matale District, Центральная провинция, Шри-Ланка
- Анурадхапура, Северо-Центральная провинция, Шри-Ланка
- Jaffna District, Северная провинция, Шри-Ланка
- Mannar District, Северная провинция, Шри-Ланка
- Anuradhapura District, Северо-Центральная провинция, Шри-Ланка
- Ampara District, Восточная провинция, Шри-Ланка
- Монерагала, провинция Ува, Шри-Ланка
- Galle District, Южная провинция, Шри-Ланка
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Tuk-tuks are a convenient way to get around in Colombo. They're easy to catch on the street or order through the Pick Me app.
- Avoid
- In southern resorts, tourists are often deceived. Cases of theft from wallets and fraud in the amount of up to $500. Stay vigilant on the beaches and in the bars.
- Food
- The main course is curry rice, very spicy. Sri Lankans have been eating spicy foods since childhood. European food is expensive, Sri Lankan food is cheaper, but it can get boring after 2-3 meals.
- Save money
- The exchange rate has changed a lot after covid. Before the pandemic: 1000 rupees = ~6 rubles. Now: 1000 rupees = ~ 2.5 rubles. Prices for tourists have increased several times.
- Transport
- Gasoline costs about $1.5 per liter (95th). After the fuel crisis three years ago, there is enough gasoline, but prices are high.
- Tip
- Dialuma Falls is a place with a beautiful view and the opportunity to swim. It is not yet crowded with tourists, unlike other waterfalls on the island.
- Timing
- To visit Ella, it is recommended to climb the mountain early in the morning to avoid a large flow of tourists. There are tea plantations and Mount Ella Rock.
- Tip
- The Nine-Arch Bridge is the most recognizable landmark in Sri Lanka. Keep in mind: it looks more beautiful in the photo than in reality, and there are always a lot of people.
- Tip
- Sri Lanka is called the land of waterfalls - there are more than 200 waterfalls of different sizes. On the way to the mountainous areas, you can visit several of them.
- Food
- Black, green, white and silver tea are made from the same tree, differing in the degree of fermentation. In Sri Lanka, black tea is mainly produced.
- Avoid
- Colombo is the capital, but it does not reflect the authentic life of Sri Lanka. Educated residents speak English, but most in other areas have low levels of education and illiteracy.
- Tip
- The south coast is very touristy and can seem like an illusion. For an authentic Sri Lanka, look for less popular spots in the north and center of the island.
Video on this route
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