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Sri Lanka Travel Update Part 2 🇱🇰 | Nuwara Eliya, Ella & Yala Real-Time Info You guys flooded our DMs after yesterday's post, so here's the detailed breakdown you asked for! South & East Coasts: ✅ Fully normal—beaches, cafes, activities all running smoothlyHill Country & Inland Areas (The Big Questions): 📍 Nuwara Eliya: Roads are open, but the region experienced significant rainfall during Cyclone Ditwah. Check with your accommodation for hyperlocal conditions—tea estate routes and town access are operational. 📍 Ella: The Ella-Wellawaya road has reopened to traffic after temporary closures. Train services and popular viewpoints are accessible, but always verify conditions before trekking or off-road activities. 📍 Yala National Park: Safari operations are running, though some areas saw flooding. Contact your safari operator directly via WhatsApp for wildlife activity updates and best visiting times.Critical Travel Tips: ⚠️ Northeast monsoon started December 4—expect intermittent rain in eastern and northern regions 📱 WhatsApp your hotels/hosts BEFORE traveling inland—international calling might not work, and they have real-time micro-level info 🚗 Keep road transfer plans flexible, especially on hill routes 🗺️ Coordinate with local drivers—they know alternate routes if needed 💬 We've added screenshots of actual traveler conversations from Yala & Nuwara Eliya—swipe to see!The Real Talk: Over 1.4 million people across all 25 districts were affected by Cyclone Ditwah, with the heaviest impact in the central highlands. While tourism infrastructure is recovering beautifully, travelling responsibly and staying informed helps both you AND local communities. Drop your specific questions below—whether it's about Kandy, Sigiriya, or any other destination, we're here to help! #SriLanka #VisitSriLanka #TravelSriLanka #ExploreSriLanka #NuwaraEliya Ella Yala YalaNationalPark HillCountry EllaSriLanka TeaCountry Ceylon SriLankaTravel TravelUpdate GroundReality RealTimeUpdate CycloneDitwah DitwahUpdate TravelAdvisory ResponsibleTravel TravelSmart TravelTips SriLankaWeather SafariLife SriLankaSafari WildlifeSriLanka TravelResponsibly WhatsAppTrave

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