The Knuckles.
The Serendib Line · Sri Lanka
Packing and Prep
Cloud forest in the morning, a river in the afternoon, cool highland nights and a warm ocean for New Year. Pack light, pack in layers.
23 December 2026 to 2 January 2027
What to pack
Five kinds of day
Tick things off as you pack. Your list stays on this page while you have it open.
The Knuckles.
Helmets on.The river day
KitulgalaTea country.Cool highland nights
Nuwara Eliya, Ella
Kandy.Temples and towns
Kandy, Galle
By the ocean.Coast and New Year
South CoastAt temples
A shawl does a lot of work.
- Shoulders and knees covered. A light shawl or sarong in your daypack covers both.
- Shoes and hats come off before you enter. Easy sandals help.
- Photos with a Buddha statue are taken facing it, never with your back to it.
The practical part
Documents
- Passport valid 6 months beyond your return
- Your Sri Lanka visa or travel authorisation. We help you apply.
- Travel insurance copy
- Flight details
Power and tech
230V · Type D and G
- A universal travel adapter
- Power bank for the train and long drives
- Headlamp
Money
Sri Lankan rupee
- Pocket money: [Farah to confirm a daily guide]
- Optional activities: [estimate]
- Tips for drivers and local crew: [estimate]
- Some cash for small shops and tuk tuks
Bags
- One suitcase or travel bag, within your airline's allowance
- A 20 to 25L daypack for trails and the train
- A small dry bag for the river day. A plus, not a must.
The full Packing and Prep sheet is shared again in the group chat after orientation.