3 min read
Arugam Bay Beyond the Surf: Lagoons, Kumana and Pottuvil
Arugam Bay for non-surfers: lagoon safaris at dawn, Kumana National Park, Pottuvil's quiet beach and ruins, Elephant Rock at sunset, and how to get there from Colombo.
Explore Sri Lanka
Travel Guide
Browse Discover Yalu stories about travel guide in Sri Lanka, with local perspectives and travel ideas.
3 min read
3 min read
Pasikudah and Kalkudah: Sri Lanka's Calmest Beaches
Pasikudah and Kalkudah on Sri Lanka's east coast: a shallow, calm bay, a wilder neighbour, the best months, how to get there from Colombo by train, and what to do nearby.
2 min read
Escape the Australian Winter: Sri Lanka's East Coast from June to September
Swap Australia's winter for Sri Lanka's sunny east coast: Arugam Bay surf, Trincomalee and Pigeon Island, Pasikudah, Minneriya elephants and the Kandy Perahera.
3 min read
Sri Lanka for Australians: Surf, Cricket and Wildlife Closer Than You Think
Sri Lanka from Australia: nonstop flights from Melbourne, free ETA, surf seasons, Galle cricket, leopards and whales, plus plugs, time difference and money tips.
3 min read
A Cricket Lover's Guide to Sri Lanka for Pakistani Fans
Watch cricket in Sri Lanka: Galle, R. Premadasa, Pallekele and more, the 1996 Lahore final, tickets, weather and travel tips for Pakistani cricket fans.
3 min read
Muslim Heritage in Sri Lanka: Mosques, Sufi Shrines and Halal Food
Explore Sri Lanka's Muslim heritage: Colombo's Red Mosque, Beruwala, Daftar Jailani, Adam's Peak and halal food, with travel tips for Pakistani and Bangladeshi visitors.
3 min read
Sri Lanka and Bengal: Prince Vijaya, Tagore and the Ties Bangladeshi Travellers Will Recognise
Why Sri Lanka feels close to Bengal: the legend of Prince Vijaya, Tagore and the national anthem, Buddhist links, fish curries, and flights and ETA tips from Dhaka.
3 min read
Sri Lanka's Great Hindu Temples: A Pilgrim's Guide to the Pancha Ishwarams and Kataragama
A pilgrim's guide to Sri Lanka's great Hindu temples: Koneswaram, Ketheeswaram, Naguleswaram, Munneswaram, Tenavaram and Kataragama, with festivals and tips.
3 min read
Jaffna and the North: A Tamil Heritage Guide for Indian Travellers
Discover Tamil Jaffna: Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, Jaffna Fort, Nainativu, Keerimalai and crab curry, plus flights from Chennai and the Nagapattinam ferry.
4 min read
The Ramayana Trail in Sri Lanka: A Guide for Indian Travellers
Follow the Ramayana in Sri Lanka: Seetha Amman Temple, Ashok Vatika, Ravana Falls, Divurumpola and Munneswaram, with a 6-day route, visa and food tips for Indian travellers.
6 min read
What U.S. Citizens Need to Enter Sri Lanka in 2026
Introduction Traveling from the United States to Sri Lanka feels like stepping into a living postcard—golden beaches, misty tea hills, and
7 min read
Currency In Sri Lanka: A Full Guide 2026
Introduction Travelers often overlook money as a simple detail, yet it shapes every moment of a journey. In Sri Lanka, the Sri