What
to wear:Cotton
garments are the ideal as Sri Lanka is a tropical island. However,
viscose/cotton mixed garments are commonly worn. Light clothing is
recommended in the lowland areas and light
woolen clothing is suitable in the hill country. A sun hat and sun
glasses may help to escape the heat during day time.
Currency:Sri
Lanka follows decimal currency system in Rupees (Rs.) and cents (Cts.)
with 100 cents equal to a rupee. Currency notes are available in the
denominations of Rs. 2,10,20,50,100,200, 500 and 1000. Coins are issued
in values of Cts.1,2,5,10,25,50 and Rs.1,2,5 and 10.
Entering
Places of Worship:Visitors
to Buddhist temples are advised to be properly clad covering the body in
full. Briefs, shorts, bear backs and bare shoulders are against accepted
norms. When entering Buddhist and Hindu shrines footwear and headgear
should be removed.
Tourist
Information:Those who intend visiting Sri Lanka can obtain more
information from the overseas offices of the Ceylon Tourist Board or the
Sri Lanka Missions in their home country.
A Travel Information Counter at the Airport operates twenty four hours
of the day to assist visitors arriving in the Island. Travel Information
Centres at No.80, Galle Road, Colombo 3 (opposite Hotel Lanka Oberoi)
and at Kandy also provide information to tourists.
Shopping
:Sri Lanka is fast becoming the shopping
centre of South Asia. Several new shopping Malls are opened up in the
City offering international brands of men’s and women’s wear.
Garments manufactured in Sri Lanka are of the highest quality which are
in great demand in most countries including USA and UK. Souvenir hunters
will find the Handicraft shops including the government handicraft
emporium ‘Laksala’ very interesting with a large and wide array of
local handicrafts on offer. All popular makes of electronic items are
available in the City and in the Duty Free shops at the Airport. The
duty free prices are highly competitive with other duty free shops in
the region. Shopping in Fort, Pettah and along Galle Road is a
fascinating experience. Tourist shops approved by the Ceylon Tourist
Board are found in all tourist resorts.
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