Sri Lanka Is A Photographer’s Dream Come True

Sri Lanka is a photographer's dream, and visitors will be able to capture magnificent images of the country and people. You'll need an extra SD card or to upgrade your cloud storage!

If you want to fly your drone in Sri Lanka, you must first register it with the Civil Aviation Authority, otherwise you risk getting punished by the police and having your drone taken away. Any drone with a camera must be registered through the official website, which takes about 10 working days to approve.

First-time visitors to Sri Lanka should be aware that some photo opportunities, such as with the famed stilt fisherman, are not free, and that few people still fish this way because it is easier to charge tourists for a photograph. Tip: the "going rate" is 500-1000 LKR, particularly if the fisherman are already on stilts.

The photo-friendliness of Sri Lanka, however, is a double-edged sword. To get the most out of your trip to Sri Lanka, avoid using it as an Instagram backdrop, get permission before taking portrait shots of people, and keep track of your time there.