Sri Lanka Packing List Planner
What you pack for Sri Lanka depends on how long you stay, when you go and what you plan to do. The Ceylon Loop packing list builds a checklist from those three choices, and once saved on your phone it works offline.
How it works
- Choose your trip length: 3, 7, 14 or 30 days.
- Choose your travel month.
- Pick your activities.
- Tick items off as you pack, watch your progress and share the list. It is saved on your phone.
Packing basics for Sri Lanka
- Light, breathable clothes, plus a rain layer.
- Modest clothing for temples: cover shoulders and knees. You will also remove shoes and hats.
- Sunscreen, a hat and insect repellent.
- A universal adapter. Sri Lanka uses 230 V, with plug types D, M and G.
- A small day bag and a refillable water bottle.
Before you pack
Check the best time to visit each region, because the weather differs across the island.
Frequently asked questions
What should I wear to temples in Sri Lanka?
Cover your shoulders and knees, and be ready to remove shoes and hats before entering.
What plug type does Sri Lanka use?
Sri Lanka uses 230 V with plug types D, M and G, so a universal adapter is useful.
Does the packing list work offline?
Yes, after you save it on your phone while you have internet. Your ticks are stored on your phone.
More Ceylon Loop features
- Offline map of Sri LankaAn island map that keeps working with no internet and no map download.
- Build your own itineraryPick places and arrange them into your own day-by-day plan with Custom Planner.
- Plan a trip with friendsYou and up to 4 friends edit the same trip, each from your own phone.
- Route finderCompare train, bus, car and tuk-tuk options between popular places.
- Fair price checkerCheck a quoted price against typical prices before you pay.
- Trip budget trackerSet a budget, log spending by category and see what is left.
- Sinhala and Tamil phrasebookUseful phrases with a show-to-driver view and spoken playback.