Do I need a map for a road trip in Sri Lanka?

Renting a car? You’ll definitely want Google Maps running. But here is a massive pro tip: download your maps for offline use before you hit the road. Mobile signal drops constantly here. If you’re twisting through remote mountains or driving deep inside a national park, having offline routing is an absolute lifesaver.

One major warning, though. Google Maps is fine on the main highways, but it has a nasty habit of throwing you onto tiny, unpaved dirt tracks just to shave off two minutes. If you are driving up into the steep Hill Country, don’t blindly trust the screen. Double-check your route with a paper map, or just roll down your window and ask a local. You really need to make sure your specific vehicle can actually handle the road ahead!