Shopping in Sri Lanka

Shopping is one aspect that automatically comes to your travel plan once you make way through the markets and streets of Sri Lanka. Souvenir shopping is at its best in different parts of the nation.

What to buy

The main items to be targeted are- Ceylon tea, gems, readymade garments, batiks, handicrafts, lacquer ware, furniture, hand made silver and brass objects, spices, handloom products, jewelry, antiques and so on.

Where to buy

Cities like Ratnapura, Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya are the places where a traveler can find all they need to carry back form Sri Lanka.

The real essence of souvenir hunting lies in the streets of Sri Lanka. The roadside is aplenty with sidewalk vendors selling the items of your interest. Visit a local market and pick whatever you like.