Discover Yalu is the Sri Lanka travel blog of Yalu Life.
We write practical guides for people planning a trip to Sri Lanka: where to go and when, how to get around by train, bus and tuk-tuk, what to eat, where to see wildlife, and how to handle visas, money and the small things that make a trip easier. Everything is written from the island, in plain language, with real prices and the date we last checked them.
What you will find here
- Destination guides for the coast, the hill country and the ancient cities.
- Itineraries for first visits, families, honeymoons and longer stays.
- Food, culture and wildlife guides that go beyond the obvious.
- Guides in English and 12 more languages, with the first posts written for travellers from India, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and China.
How we keep it honest
Entry fees, timetables and visa rules change often. We keep a facts sheet that is re-checked regularly, mark the date on each guide, and correct anything a reader tells us is out of date. Photos show the actual places.
Looking for quick, step-by-step answers? Our sister site Roam Guide answers one travel question at a time.