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About SriGuide

If you’ve ever tried to research a trip to Sri Lanka, you may know the problem: The information is out there, scattered across travel agency blogs, YouTube vlogs, Reddit threads, and government pages. But pulling it together into something actually useful takes hours. And a lot of what you find first isn’t there to help you. It’s there to rank on search engines (like Google).

Travel agency sites often publish destination content not because it’s the best guide, but because it brings in search traffic (means profit). Some are worse than that - there are third-party sites that impersonate official services, charge fees for things that are free, and are so convincing you have to dig deep into a buried page to realize they’re not the official provider! (Ex: ETA application process sites)

This site is an attempt to do something different. A free, independent, non-commercial guide to Sri Lanka - written for dear travelers.

What This Is

Open-source project initiated by Camino, an online startup foundation focused on tourism sector in Sri Lanka.

Camino: Open Roads, Shared Journeys - Inspiring meaningful travel experiences.
GitHub Organization: https://github.com/Camino-lk

Developers:

Dilshan-H (https://github.com/Dilshan-H)

Tech Stack:

Built with Astro Starlight with built in i18n localization capabilities and themes. Progressive web app (PWA) features developed with vite-pwa

Main Goal:

Give visitors to Sri Lanka a reliable, honest, and freely accessible resource. Practical information about getting around, staying safe, understanding local customs, finding good food, and planning a trip that actually works - without having to cross-reference different sources and wonder which ones to trust.

What This Is Not

Not a travel agency. There are no bookings, no commissions, no affiliated hotels or tour operators.
Not ad-supported. No banners, no sponsored content, no paid placements.
Not behind a paywall. Everything on this site is free, permanently.
Not finished. This is a living project. Pages are being added and improved regularly. If you land on something incomplete, it’s a work in progress; not abandoned.

Content Transparency

This site is built with AI assistance — see the AI & Content Transparency page for the full picture.

Want to Help?

This site runs entirely on time and goodwill. If you have local knowledge, spotted something wrong, or just want to say thanks — there are a few ways to get involved.

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Safe travels, and see you around this wonderful island! 🌴

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