Overland Sri Lanka Travel

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Visiting Sri Lanka

Give a brief overview of what it's like to visit. How easy is the border, how safe is the country, are there great things to see and do, etc.

Entering Sri Lanka with a Car or Motorbike

Correct as of: (date last confirmed correct)

Required Paperwork

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Process at border

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Cost of entry

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Permitted length of stay

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Extension of stay

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Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country

Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.
Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.

Exiting with a vehicle

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Driving in Sri Lanka

Recommended books for Overlanding in Sri Lanka

Lonely Planet Sri Lanka (travel Guide)
Lonely Planet Sri Lanka (travel Guide)
by Lonely Planet, Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Stuart Butler, I...
From $13.08 on Amazon
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
by Dan Grec
From $click on Amazon
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $22.49 on Amazon
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $click on Amazon
Sri Lanka Handbook (footprint - Handbooks)
Sri Lanka Handbook (footprint - Handbooks)
by David Stott
From $13.17 on Amazon

Insurance requirements

Yes or No if insurance is mandatory, and what kind is acceptable.

Cost of insurance

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Where to purchase insurance

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Driving license

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Driving side of road

Left.
Unknown if LHD vehicles can be driven in Sri Lanka.

Mandatory items in vehicle

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Roads

General Road quality

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Road signs

Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs for directions and hazards.

Toll roads

List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.

Bribery in Sri Lanka

Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.

Checkpoints

describe the frequency of checkpoints (police or military and what to expect.

Traveling with pets

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Gas and Diesel price in Sri Lanka

Last updated: October 2012

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Gasoline Grade Price
Unleaded €1.17 EUR per Liter[1]
Diesel €0.65 EUR per Liter[1]

Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency

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Also state the approximate average distance between gas stations. This is a very rough estimate.

Gas and Diesel Quality

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State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.

Safety and Security Considerations

Driving at night

Discuss driving at night and if it should it be avoided. Mention why.

Vehicle parking

Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night. If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.

Special driving considerations

A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.).
List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.

Security advisories and information

Camping in Sri Lanka

Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.
List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.
Also discuss the possibility of "wild" or "roadside" camping. How common is it? Is it considered safe, or a bad idea.

Camping guide books

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Drinking water

Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink. If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.

Navigation

Paper maps

Reise Know-How are amoung the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
by Reise Know-How Verlag
From $9.64 on Amazon
India Classic [laminated] (national Geographic Referen...
India Classic [laminated] (national Geographic Referen...
by National Geographic Maps - Reference
From $15.99 on Amazon
Sri Lanka Travel Map Third Edition (periplus Travel Ma...
Sri Lanka Travel Map Third Edition (periplus Travel Ma...
From $4.67 on Amazon
The Rough Guide To Cuba (travel Guide) (rough Guides)
The Rough Guide To Cuba (travel Guide) (rough Guides)
by Matthew Norman, Fiona McAusian
From $9.00 on Amazon

GPS Maps of Sri Lanka

Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa). (with links to each).

GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in Sri Lanka

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Special Overland Travel interests

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Vehicle Maintenance

Dealers

4x4s / Trucks

Motorbikes

Local Garages

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Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Sri Lanka

Buy
Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle. List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.

Sell
Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 World petrol prices, gas prices, diesel prices|MyTravelCost.com

Helpful External links

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