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You can find Travel News updates and Tips about visiting Sri Lanka here. If you are wondering about the new developments in the Tourism Industry in Sri Lanka, here you can find posts that will be useful to you.

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Transport options in Sri Lanka; The best way to explore the island

Sri Lanka has many transport options to choose from. You will find buses, trains, taxis, tuk-tuks, and scooters to be the most popular. Each of these transport options comes with its own pros and cons. Choosing the right mode of transport will help you save time and money while giving you the opportunity to explore this beautiful island in the most efficient way possible.

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What kind of vaccines should I take when  traveling to Sri Lanka? Your Guide to Sri Lanka Travel Health

Health always comes first. So before your next vacation, whether it is to Sri Lanka or any other tourist destination, it is always helpful to know what kind of infectious diseases are present in that area and what preventive measures you can take to avoid such infections. In this blog post, I will talk about the types of vaccines to take before your trip to Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka travel health, the dos and don’ts that will protect you from any infections, and some words about prominent infectious diseases in Sri Lanka.

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Choosing the Perfect Time: Best Weather to Visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, a tropical haven tucked away in the middle of the Indian Ocean, attracts tourists all year round. Whether you’re drawn to its pristine beaches, lush landscapes, or ancient cultural sites, knowing the best time with best weather to visit is key to ensuring an unforgettable experience. Let’s delve into the different seasons and discover when Sri Lanka shines the brightest.

Beautiful train rides

Seethawaka odyssey – the new tourist train in Sri Lanka

The Seethawaka Odyssey is the new tourist train that started based on the concept of the Ella Odyssey to promote tourists to visit the beautiful Seethawakapura (aka Avissawella), which is a region that is situated very close to Colombo.
Seethawaka Odyssey offers a full-day travel package that allows you to leave from Colombo in the morning on the Seethawaka Odyssey train, board a tourist bus that is waiting for you in Seethawaka (Waga station), visit all the attractions, take in an interesting cultural event at the end of the day, and then depart from Seethawaka for Colombo in the evening on the same Seethawaka Odyssey train.

Hogwarts Express vs Ella Odyssey

Ella Odyssey – The Tourist train In Sri Lanka – A Journey of a lifetime – Sri Lankan Hogwarts Express

Do you remember the scene in the movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets when Harry and Ron decided to take Ron’s dad’s flying car to Hogwarts and they almost crashed into the Hogwarts Express over a bridge? Doesn’t the sight of Ella Odyssey over the nine-arch bridge bring back childhood memories of when we fell in love with the magic world? Since muggles aren’t allowed on the Hogwarts Express, let’s board the Ella Odyssey. Although your destination won’t be Hogwarts, I can assure you that the journey in Ella Odyssey will be magical.

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Q&A about the current situation in Sri Lanka (Recommended for Travellers)

This post’s aim was to relieve some of the uncertainties you might be having about the current situation in Sri Lanka, while you are considering Sri Lanka as your upcoming getaway destination. As you all know, Sri Lanka is recovering from an unprecedented economic crisis. It definitely has affected the…