7 Things every Indian should know about Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is named Asia’s leading destination in 2017. Although Sri Lanka is only 28 Kms away from India, there is a world of a difference between these two countries in culture, nature, religious and even spiritual belief.
1. Traffic is not as chaotic as India. Car drivers are sensitive to pedestrians and slow down to let them cross. Buses are an exception and drivers go at break neck speed to pick up the next passenger. 2. Food is delicious, thanks to the foreign influence right from the colonial times. Imagine food influence from South Asia, East Asia, Middle East and European tradition. This exotic combination has led to mouth-watering delicacies across the island. Rice and curry is Sri Lanka’s staple food. Coconut milk and spices are used generously in most of the dishes with curd and treacle being the common dessert.
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3. When touts approach a tourist, a simple no is all it takes to send them away. Sri Lankan’s are not trouble makers. 4. Sri Lanka is actually safe for solo travelers. As long as you exercise common sense, wear modest clothing and avoid exploring places alone in the dark, it is easy to travel solo.
5. Sri Lankan’s like to make friends. They are friendly people, warm and every smiling. It would be a right fit to call Sri Lanka the ‘Land of Smiling People’. Don’t be surprised if a local invites you
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home. It is not mere lip service. They are genuinely nice and are happy to host you for a meal or a refreshing drink if they like you. 6. Hotels and their rating does not apply international standards. Don’t expect a 4 star in Europe and a 4 star in Sri Lanka to be similar. However, there are plenty of local properties, run by passionate people worth checking out. Experiential stays are any day better than cookie cutter hotels if you want to travel like a local.
7. It is safe to travel to the North of Sri Lanka. Post war, Sri Lanka has slowly opened up for tourism and 2017 is expected to be a boom. Although the most explored parts of Sri Lanka are the South, West and the East Coasts, North Coast if Sri Lanka is still untapped and has a lot to offer. Head there before it gets too crowded. If you want to know about Sri Lanka or considering a holiday there, look up ichiqoo! We offer curated Sri Lanka holiday packages with experiential stays and local activities.
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