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What is the local food like in Sri lanka?
How much does the food cost?
Is there a special etiquette?
What are some places to eat?
What local dishes to try in Sri Lanka?
What can I eat in Sri Lanka as a vegetarian?
Can I drink tap water in Sri Lanka?
What soft drinks are available?
Is there a tea and coffee culture in Sri Lanka?
Where to buy alcohol in Sri Lanka and how much does it cost?
What alcoholic drinks to try while in Sri Lanka?
Are there any grocery stores with Western food?
Sightseeing
Legal
Money
Safety & Health
Family travel
What are the restrictions regarding alcohol consumption?
It’s important to mention that it’s prohibited to sell alcohol on Poya days. Poya days are the religious days of Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan government has banned selling alcohol on these days. However, it’s not prohibited to consume alcohol that you purchased prior to the Poya days in a private space (like in your house or in your hotel room).
You’re free to drink and smoke in restaurants, bars, night clubs, and private commercial spaces. However, smoking and drinking in public places like streets, parks, buses, or other public places is punishable by law and must be avoided.
I'm afraid of snakes. Are there any snakes in Sri Lanka? Can you find snakes in hotels?
... Sri Lanka has quite a lot of snakes but they usually keep out of open …
What type of adapter do I need for the outlets?
... Sri Lanka uses power outlets and plugs of types D & G. All power sockets …
Is there a tea and coffee culture in Sri Lanka?
... After The Commons became popular, many more coffee houses were established around town.
Am I expected to tip in Sri Lanka?
... There is a strong tipping culture in Sri Lanka; wages are low so it’s an …
How to get to Sri Lanka?
... Bandaranaike International Airport (airport code CMB) at Katunayake, is the main International Airport in Sri …
Is Sri Lanka children-friendly?
... With preparation and mindfulness of a few things while in country, travel with children in …