Category: Top Tips Visiting Sri Lanka
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Kandy and Ella Tourist Train
The Railway Control Room said, a new luxury train will operate between the Kandy and Ella railway stations from today on weekends. The train leaves the Kandy station at 7:40 a.m. and will arrive in Ella at 1:28 p.m. The same train will then depart from Ella at 2:15 p.m. and arrive in Kandy at…
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Sri Lanka Visa online vs on arrival
ETA and Visa for Sri Lanka A brief introduction and answers to most common questions Maintained by the Sri Lanka Destination Experts Introduction Just like many other tourist countries, Sri Lanka welcomes tourists but with some caution; after all it wants to screen to prevent people coming to work locally, beg on the streets etc..…
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Sri Lanka Climate Notes and Advice
Areas, seasons, tourist climate and beach resort options This article is meant to be kind of introduction’ towards the more technical information available. Do note that whilst not even the real meteorologists can give a detailed long-term forecast, a more popularly written and condensed story like this can claim even less accuracy! But hopefully it’s…
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Sri Lankan Friendliness and Politeness in Abundance
Sri Lankan Friendliness and Politeness in Abundance Sri Lankans in general are outstanding in the friendliness and are so polite. Busy tourist centres will always be what they are, so venture a little off the beaten track and discover real Lankans. As a seasoned traveller you will naturally be somewhat cautious when being bombarded by…
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Sri Lankan Helpful Drivers
Sri Lankan Helpful Drivers Many drivers will offer to accompany travellers the whole trip if possible – why not – they have a guaranteed customer for a week. Whilst there is nothing wrong with that, make sure you go where you want to go. Some drivers will be encouraging you to make some extra stops along…
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Sri Lanka Up Country Ella Worlds End
Up Country Ella & Worlds End The hilltop town of Ella makes for a great base to explore the surrounding hill country. It is definitely Sri Lanka’s most tourist-friendly mountain towns. The high street is filled with trendy backpacker bars, restaurants and guesthouses all surrounded by awesome scenery. The 3 most popular attractions – Nine Arch…
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Sri Lanka Beach Party Time
Beach Party Time The party scene is pretty much centered on the coastal towns of Arugam Bay during the summer and Hikkaduwa in the winter. The big cities like Colombo have backpacker-style parties, this a more reasonable party scene compared to excesses in Asia – so you will not find Full Moon style parties here.…
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Sri Lanka On Safari
Sri Lanka On Safari Elephant and safari at Yala National Park in Sri Lanka photo credit: jcarillet via iStock Sri Lanka is one of the best places to go on safari outside of Africa and there are numerous national parks to choose from. It’s worth doing a bit of research to decide which one is…
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Sri Lanka Appropriate Dress
Sri Lanka Appropriate Dress Visits to temples should be appreciated for what they are. Sensible clothing covering upper arms and legs are obvious. Avoid dark colours – white is perfect. Sri Lanka has so many Buddhist and Hindu temples that can be visited by visitors. Please follow the local customs to show respect, including not…
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Sri Lanka cash or card
Sri Lanka – Cash or card? In SriLanka make sure you have enough paper money for small items such as Tuk Tuk’s, train, bus fares, small eats – the local favorite. Small hotels will appreciate US Dollars. Bigger hotels accept cash or card. Money changers are in every high street. Shop around for the best…