8Sri Lanka
1 US Dollar = 362 Sri Lankan Rupees
Exchange rates have become even more favorable over the past decade or so. Thus, it looks like now is an excellent time to explore this exceptional island nation in the Indian Ocean. Here you can visit Buddhist temples, elephant sanctuaries, golden beaches, and verdant, leafy tea plantations, all in one terrific trip. Visit in April and you can experience the Hindu and Buddhist new year festivals complete with whip dances, fire dances, decorated elephants, and more!
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