How does laundry work? Hostels? Laundromats? Hotels?
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Multiple options. Hostels: laundry service (bag of clothes for LKR 500-1000). Guesthouses: same, often cheaper (300-800 LKR). Hotels: expensive per-piece pricing, avoid unless one shirt. Standalone laundromats: rare, but 'dhoby' shops in every town (small local laundry, 100-200 LKR per kg, next-day return). Machine-wash-and-hang-dry is the norm, air dries quickly in humid heat. Delicates and dark colors - be specific ('no bleach'). For 3-week trip: laundry every 5-6 days is realistic, pack for 5-7 days of clothes.
^ this. Also: if you're staying at boutique hotels, they often waive laundry charges on multi-night stays if you ask. Ask at check-in. Free laundry can save you $30-50 per stop.
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