๐Ÿฏ Pickle & Food Courier

Send Andhra Pickles & Home Food to Sri Lanka ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ

From Hyderabad in 3-5 working days. Starting ₹940/kg for 21ย kg+ shipments. Leak-proof pouch packing, Sri Lanka customs-compliant paperwork, free pickup across 50+ zones.

โœ… 25+ years โœ… ISO quality assurance โœ… 30,000+ shipments โœ… 220+ countries

Trusted by Hyderabad's biggest exporters

B2B wholesale rates, branded packing on request, dedicated account manager.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Leak-Proof Pouch packing standard
๐Ÿ“ฆ Free Pickup Across 50+ Hyderabad areas
โœˆ๏ธ DHL ยท FedEx ยท UPS ยท Aramex wholesale carrier rates

Pickle & food courier from Hyderabad to Sri Lanka

What we ship, what it costs, how long it takes. Twenty-five years on this corridor โ€” honest answers, no fluff.

SLP Express pickle and food packing process Hyderabad to Sri Lanka

From Hitech City, Kondapur, Banjara Hills, Gachibowli or anywhere in Hyderabad โ€” we pick up your Andhra avakaya, gongura pachadi, karam podi, pure ghee and festival sweets free, same day. Sri Lanka is India's closest neighbour โ€” Colombo and Kandy are culturally intertwined with South India and have a significant Indian and Indian-origin community. Your colleague relocated to Colombo and misses authentic Andhra food that is simply not available in Sri Lanka. Your friend in Kandy wants homemade gongura pachadi and karam podi sent from Hyderabad. At just 3-5 working days, Sri Lanka is one of our fastest routes. Door to door from Hyderabad to Sri Lanka. Cheapest international courier from Hyderabad. WhatsApp +91 99510 83676.

SLP Express โ€” 25 years shipping from Hyderabad, 1 lakh+ parcels, 30,000+ happy customers, ISO certified, 4.9-star rated. Our wholesale rates to Sri Lanka are among our most affordable international lanes. Free home pickup from Jubilee Hills, Secunderabad, Begumpet, Ameerpet, Kukatpally, KPHB and all 50+ Hyderabad zones. Free professional packing โ€” edible-grade sealed pouches, 3-layer carton, zero leaks. Sri Lanka customs is generally food-friendly for personal parcels โ€” we declare everything honestly and it clears smoothly. No hidden charges. WhatsApp +91 99510 83676 for a live quote.

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Pick country and approximate weight. WhatsApp opens with your details pre-filled โ€” reply with an item list and we send back an exact quote and pickup time.

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How we ship to Sri Lanka

Two main carriers, one best route per parcel โ€” chosen by weight and destination.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Exact quote on WhatsApp
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DHL Express

2โ€“3 working days

Premium lane for festival gifts, urgent care packages, and time-sensitive home-cooked items.

๐Ÿ“ฆ Standard

FedEx International Priority

3โ€“5 working days

Reliable lane for monthly family shipments โ€” oil pickles 3โ€“10ย kg with mixed podis and snacks.

What we ship

Most-requested items below. Honest list of what we can and can't take to Sri Lanka.

๐Ÿฅญ Avakaya ๐ŸŒฟ Gongura ๐Ÿ… Tomato pickle ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Karam podi ๐Ÿฅฃ Putnala podi ๐Ÿฅฃ Kandi podi ๐Ÿช Ariselu ๐Ÿช Sunnundalu ๐Ÿง Mysore pak ๐Ÿงˆ Vacuum-sealed ghee ๐ŸŒฟ Karam karivepaku ๐Ÿฒ Pulihora gojju

โœ… We can ship to Sri Lanka

  • โœ… All oil-based pickles (avakaya, gongura, tomato, lime)
  • โœ… Dry podis & spice powders
  • โœ… Ariselu, sunnundalu, mysore pak โ€” dry sweets
  • โœ… Vacuum-sealed ghee and home-clarified butter
  • โœ… Tamarind paste and gojju concentrates
  • โœ… Karam karivepaku and curry-leaf preparations
  • โœ… Chutney powders (peanut, sesame, coconut-dry)
  • โœ… Roasted snacks (chakkalu, murukulu, namkeen)
  • โœ… Festival prasadam โ€” dry varieties
  • โœ… Loose tea, coffee powders, dry millets

โŒ We cannot ship to Sri Lanka

  • โŒ Fresh meat, fish, eggs or seafood
  • โŒ Fresh fruits and vegetables (biosecurity)
  • โŒ Dairy-heavy wet sweets (varies by country)
  • โŒ Honey above 1 kg without a lab certificate
  • โŒ Alcohol or alcohol-based extracts
  • โŒ Restricted spices per Sri Lanka list
  • โŒ Plant seeds, saplings, soil-bearing items
  • โŒ Anything with beef tallow / extracts

Indicative rates to Sri Lanka

Rates effective 21 May 2026 ยท INR ยท excl. GST ยท final price calculated at pickup on a calibrated digital scale. Sri Lanka customs is generally food-friendly for personal parcels from India โ€” declare all food items honestly and your pickles and sweets clear smoothly.

WeightFedEx (3โ€“5 days)DHL (2โ€“4 days)
1 kg₹โ€”₹โ€”
5 kg₹โ€”₹โ€”
11+ /kg₹โ€”₹โ€”

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Sri Lanka customs at a glance

What officers actually check. What we attach to every parcel before it leaves Hyderabad.

๐Ÿ“‹ Required Documents

  • We prepare clear ingredient lists for every pickle, spice powder and sweet โ€” Sri Lanka customs is smooth and accurate documentation makes clearance even faster.
  • Pure ghee and dairy-based sweets declared with correct labels and honest valuations โ€” no duty surprises for your family in Colombo or Kandy.
  • Homemade Andhra pickles invoiced as personal-use non-commercial food โ€” exactly how Sri Lanka customs expects personal food imports.
  • Full commercial invoice and packing list prepared free and included with every shipment โ€” our documentation team handles it before dispatch.
  • 25 years clearing food shipments across South Asia โ€” Sri Lanka is one of our nearest routes and we know exactly how to prepare documentation for smooth clearance.

โš–๏ธ Quantity & Biosecurity

  • Personal-use food parcels generally clear Sri Lanka customs without commercial duties when declared honestly and correctly as personal food.
  • Andhra vegetable pickles, dry spice powders, karam podi, gongura pachadi and oil-based pickles are all allowed for personal use in Sri Lanka.
  • Pure cow ghee in sealed containers is permitted for personal use when declared correctly โ€” we handle this documentation on every ghee shipment.
  • Traditional sweets like ariselu, sunnundalu and Mysore pak are allowed for personal gifting โ€” honest declaration and they clear smoothly.
  • No major restrictions on standard Andhra vegetarian food โ€” Sri Lanka being a close neighbour and culturally connected country makes food imports generally smooth.

๐Ÿšซ Common Hold Reasons in Sri Lanka

  • Missing or unclear ingredient labels cause unnecessary delays โ€” we write complete, accurate ingredient descriptions for every item packed.
  • Leaking pouches trigger inspection โ€” our edible-grade 3-layer airtight sealed packing has zero leaks across all shipments.
  • Undeclared items or incorrect valuations cause holds โ€” we always declare everything accurately and honestly.
  • Fresh meat and certain perishable items face restrictions โ€” all dry Andhra pickles, spice powders and sealed traditional sweets are perfectly fine.
  • Commercial quantities without documentation attract attention โ€” we advise on personal-use limits and keep your parcel well within them.

Three-layer leak-proof packing

Thick edible-grade pouches inside reinforced cartons โ€” engineered to survive cargo-hold pressure and conveyor jolts. Same standard, refined parcel-by-parcel for two decades.

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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Inner edible-grade pouch

Food-grade thick pouch, heat-sealed leak-proof. Lighter than glass with a stronger seal. Designed to handle pressure differentials at 35,000 ft cruising altitude.

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๐Ÿซง Cushioning layer

Closed-cell foam or industrial bubble-wrap envelope. Absorbs every airport conveyor jolt. Keeps pouches isolated from each other so oil never migrates between contents.

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๐Ÿ“ฆ Reinforced outer carton

Export-grade 7-ply corrugated carton with a leak-resistant inner liner. Double-taped seams, customs-ready labelling, and fragile markings where the contents warrant.

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Carrier partners

DHL and FedEx for express international lanes. UPS and Aramex for specific regional routes.

DHL Express

DHL Express

Premium 2โ€“3 day lane to Sri Lanka

FedEx Priority

FedEx Priority

Reliable 3โ€“5 day lane to Sri Lanka

UPS Worldwide

UPS Worldwide

Economy 5โ€“7 day option, reliable signature

Aramex

Aramex

Best-value lane for bulk 10 kg+ shipments

How to book โ€” 6 steps from your kitchen to their doorstep

No surprises, no follow-up calls demanding extra fees. The same process for every customer.

  1. WhatsApp triage

    Share photos of the items, approximate weights, and the receiver's Sri Lanka address. Our team replies within thirty minutes during business hours with a clear yes/no and an estimated cost band.

  2. Slot booking

    Confirm a pickup window that suits you โ€” same day for urgent orders, otherwise next morning or evening. Pickup is free anywhere in Greater Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

  3. Transparent weighing at your doorstep

    Our pickup partner brings a calibrated digital scale and weighs the parcel in front of you. No surprise weight adjustments at the warehouse โ€” what you see on the scale is what you pay for.

  4. Three-layer pouch packing

    Edible-grade inner pouch โ†’ bubble-wrap cushioning โ†’ reinforced corrugated outer carton with leak-resistant liner. Oil-based items get a leak-proof secondary cover for redundancy.

  5. Sri Lanka customs-ready invoice & declaration

    Anywhere in Hyderabad โ€” Hitech City, SR Nagar, Miyapur, Mehdipatnam, Tolichowki, Manikonda, Dilsukhnagar or your street โ€” WhatsApp +91 99510 83676 and we pick up free, same day. We draft your customs invoice and ingredient declaration, send the PDF on WhatsApp for your digital approval, and only then attach it to the parcel.

  6. Carrier uplift & tracking until POD

    Parcel uplifted by DHL / FedEx / UPS / Aramex on the same or next working day. You get the AWB number on WhatsApp the moment it scans into the carrier network โ€” and the Proof of Delivery scan when it lands.

Who we ship for

Four kinds of Hyderabad senders โ€” same packing standard, same WhatsApp care, every time.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽ“ Students abroad

Avakaya, podis and snacks from amma's kitchen โ€” sent to Sri Lanka hostels and shared apartments. We pick up free from a parent's address in Hyderabad and deliver direct to the student's dorm or off-campus address.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง NRI families

Monthly comfort shipments โ€” pickles, ghee, podis, festival prasadam. Same packing standard, same WhatsApp care, every single time. Many of our customers have been with us for fifteen years.

๐ŸŽ‰ Festival senders

Diwali, Sankranti, Ugadi, Holi, Vinayaka Chavithi โ€” book two weeks ahead and we time the delivery so the parcel arrives a day or two before the festival, not after.

๐ŸŽ Business gifts

Premium Andhra hampers for clients and employees abroad. Branded outer cartons available on request. Bulk discounts on shipments above 25 kg. We coordinate with your office for collection.

Documents you need to send

Have these ready before pickup โ€” it cuts your booking from hours to minutes.

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From the sender (you)

  • Aadhaar or passport copy (sender ID)
  • Phone number used for WhatsApp tracking
  • Pickup address with landmark in Hyderabad
  • List of items with approximate weights
  • Brief note on contents โ€” "homemade pickles for daughter", "festival sweets for family"
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From the receiver in Sri Lanka

  • Full Sri Lanka address with ZIP / postal code
  • Local phone number reachable in Sri Lanka
  • Email for carrier delivery notifications
  • For students โ€” university or college ID helps
  • For free-zone / office addresses โ€” operating hours

Live rate snapshot ยท 1 kg to Sri Lanka

Direct from our pricing engine โ€” the same one that powers pricing.html. Updates whenever your team adjusts rates.

Best total at 1 kg โ‚น720 via Aramex
indicative โ€” hydrating ๐Ÿ’ฌ WhatsApp for exact quote

Why SLP Express for pickle & food courier

Three reasons Hyderabad families come back to us โ€” and bring their relatives, neighbours, and college WhatsApp groups.

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Pouch-Tested Packing Standard

Thick edible-grade pouches inside a cushioned, reinforced carton. The same three-layer standard refined over two decades โ€” leaks are rare and we cover declared value when they happen.

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Sri Lanka customs-Aware Labelling

English ingredient lists with allergens flagged in exactly the format Sri Lanka customs wants. Zero vague "homemade pickle" descriptions that get parcels held for a week.

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Free Pickup, Witnessed Weighing

Anywhere in Greater Hyderabad. We weigh on a calibrated digital scale in front of you โ€” no surprise warehouse weight charges, ever, in twenty-five years.

Free pickup across 50+ Hyderabad areas

Seven days a week. No minimum weight, no extra charges. Message us your area and we'll confirm a pickup slot within minutes.

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What customers say about pickle courier to Sri Lanka

Real Hyderabad families. Real reviews. Click any name for the original Google review.

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My colleague in Colombo was missing Andhra food and I helped arrange a parcel through SLP Express from my family in Kondapur. Picked up free, packed everything airtight, delivered to Colombo in 4 days. Sri Lanka customs cleared without any issue. โ‚น3,800 for a 2 kg parcel โ€” the cheapest international courier from Hyderabad I have ever seen. Excellent service.

Sudheer K., Colombo (via Kondapur) Hyderabad โ†’ Sri Lanka
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I live in Kandy and my parents in Hitech City send avakaya and gongura pachadi every few months. SLP Express charges โ‚น720 per kg โ€” far cheaper than anything else available. Free pickup, free packing, live tracking. Parcel arrives in 3 working days. Sri Lanka customs always smooth. Best courier from Hyderabad to Sri Lanka.

Dhanalakshmi V., Kandy (via Hitech City) Hyderabad โ†’ Sri Lanka
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Sent a 10 kg Diwali box โ€” avakaya, ariselu, sunnundalu, karam podi and pure ghee โ€” from our Secunderabad family to the Indian community in Colombo. SLP Express gave outstanding wholesale rates and the cheapest bulk courier rates to Sri Lanka. Everything arrived in time for Diwali. Great experience for Telugu families sending food to Sri Lanka.

Bharatamani P., Secunderabad Hyderabad โ†’ Sri Lanka

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Frequently asked questions โ€” pickle courier to Sri Lanka

Straight answers to what families in Hyderabad ask before they book.

Sending Andhra pickles to Sri Lanka is among our most affordable international routes โ€” starting from โ‚น1,650 for a 0.5-1 kg parcel and โ‚น3,800 for 1-3 kg, all-in. Sri Lanka being a close neighbour means lower shipping costs than farther destinations. Our wholesale rates are 40-60% cheaper than DHL Hyderabad or FedEx Hyderabad retail. A 5-10 kg mixed shipment costs โ‚น10,200 total. Starting from โ‚น720 per kg with Aramex โ€” one of our cheapest international rates. Free home pickup and free packing always included. WhatsApp +91 99510 83676.
Door to door delivery from Hyderabad to Colombo or Kandy takes just 3-5 working days via DHL Express or FedEx โ€” one of our fastest and closest international routes. We offer same-day pickup from all Hyderabad areas including Hitech City, Kondapur, Banjara Hills, Gachibowli, Madhapur, Secunderabad, Ameerpet, Kukatpally and all 50+ zones. Parcel dispatched the same day. Live tracking included on every insured shipment. For festival orders, 5-7 days advance booking is sufficient.
Never. 25 years, 1 lakh+ international food shipments, zero leaks. Every pickle โ€” avakaya, gongura, tomato โ€” sealed in edible-grade heat-sealed airtight pouches. Pure ghee sealed separately. Sweets like ariselu and sunnundalu individually wrapped in bubble wrap and cushioned inside a 3-layer reinforced carton. Box tested before handover to DHL or FedEx. Free packing is included in every booking โ€” you bring the food as-is and we handle everything at your Hyderabad home.
Yes โ€” Sri Lanka customs is generally food-friendly for personal food parcels from India. Vegetable-based Andhra pickles, dry spice powders and traditional sweets all clear for personal use when declared honestly. India and Sri Lanka share close cultural and culinary ties which makes personal food imports generally smooth. We prepare complete ingredient lists and declare the parcel as personal-use non-commercial food every time. The vast majority of our Sri Lanka food shipments clear without any issue. WhatsApp +91 99510 83676 to confirm your specific items.
Yes. Pure cow ghee in sealed containers is allowed in Sri Lanka for personal use when declared correctly as dairy. Dairy-based sweets like Mysore pak are allowed for personal gifting when declared honestly. We seal every ghee container, label it accurately and prepare all customs paperwork at no extra charge. Diwali sweet boxes from Hyderabad to Colombo are among our most heartfelt Sri Lanka shipments. India and Sri Lanka share the Diwali tradition and we have been facilitating these connections for 25 years. WhatsApp +91 99510 83676.
WhatsApp +91 99510 83676 โ€” tell us the approximate weight and items. We reply in under 5 minutes with a full quote. Sri Lanka is one of our cheapest routes. No forms, no registration. Once confirmed, same-day free home pickup from anywhere in Hyderabad โ€” Ameerpet, SR Nagar, Tolichowki, Mehdipatnam, Manikonda, Charminar, Abids, Lakdikapul, Khairatabad, Somajiguda, Punjagutta, LB Nagar, Dilsukhnagar, Uppal or your area. Available Monday to Saturday.
Yes โ€” free home pickup same day and free professional packing from all 50+ Hyderabad zones: Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Hitech City, Madhapur, Kondapur, Gachibowli, Begumpet, Secunderabad, Ameerpet, SR Nagar, Kukatpally, KPHB, Miyapur, Manikonda, Mehdipatnam, Tolichowki, Dilsukhnagar, Uppal, LB Nagar, Kompally, Alwal, Sainikpuri, Tarnaka, Bowenpally, Somajiguda, Punjagutta, Khairatabad and more. Live tracking number before we leave.
For Sri Lanka, just 5-7 days advance booking is enough โ€” it is one of our fastest routes at 3-5 working days delivery. For Diwali, book 7 days early to secure your pickup slot and ensure timely delivery. Sri Lanka and India celebrate Diwali together and we ship festival sweet boxes โ€” ariselu, sunnundalu, Mysore pak โ€” to the Colombo and Kandy Indian community every year. WhatsApp +91 99510 83676 and we book your slot instantly.
Yes โ€” 40-60% cheaper. SLP Express holds 25-year bulk agreements with DHL Hyderabad, FedEx Hyderabad, Aramex Hyderabad and UPS Hyderabad at wholesale rates. Sri Lanka is one of our most affordable international rates โ€” โ‚น3,800 all-in for 1-3 kg with SLP Express versus โ‚น5,500-7,500+ at DHL Hyderabad retail. Free home pickup, free packing and customs documentation all included. Best rates in Hyderabad for Sri Lanka food courier. WhatsApp +91 99510 83676 to compare.
We regularly ship 10-20 kg and 20 kg+ bulk orders for Indian families and community groups in Colombo and Kandy. The FedEx 10-20 kg band costs โ‚น14,500 and the 20 kg+ band starts at โ‚น22,000 โ€” among our most affordable bulk rates for any international destination. Sri Lanka's proximity to India means excellent value on bulk shipments. We advise on the best mix of avakaya, karam podi, ghee and sweets. WhatsApp +91 99510 83676 for a custom bulk quote.

Sending pickles to other countries?

We ship Andhra pickles, podis and sweets to all ten major Telugu-diaspora destinations.

Send Hyderabad home flavours to Sri Lanka this week

Free pickup ยท leak-proof pouch packing ยท Sri Lanka customs-aware paperwork ยท ISO quality assurance ยท 25+ years

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