Lonely PlanetJul 28, 202616 things to know before you head to Sri LankaBefore visiting Sri Lanka, study up on navigating the heat, local phrases and dress codes, and move through the country with the ease of a local.9 things in this storyBala Murugan TempleSightlocated in TrincomaleeElsewhereKandy–Ella trainPlaceKandy, Sri Lankabook weeks ahead for this scenic rail journeyLion’s RockSightSigiriya, Sri LankaUNESCO-listed rock citadel in SigiriyaPickMePlaceColombo, Sri Lankarideshare app that works in most placesUberPlaceColombo, Sri Lankarideshare app that works in main citiesHotel de PlazaRestaurantColombo, Sri LankaHotel de PilawoosFast foodColombo, Sri LankaElla OdysseyPlaceElla, Sri LankaDunhinda OdysseyPlaceElla, Sri LankaRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →