I can also recommend Lipton's Seat, near Haputale. Get a bus from the town to the Dambatenne tea factory. About 7 kms from there to the...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Day hikes in the highlands in late August in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sri Lankan Visa for citizen of Afghanistan? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
On 25th March visa on arrival was available - i presume it still is....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 5-day itinerary help in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Might depend on your flight departure time I guess, but you could consider going direct from Kandy to the airport. Should take around 2.5...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trip Report - 12 days in Feb in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Thanks absy - great trip report full of good stuff. Info on visa and Sim cards was really useful as I am off to SL in a few weeks time, and...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sigiriya Rock in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Completely agree with Rod. Views are very impressive and the paintings of the maidens are beautiful....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Email for Beach Haven guest house, Galle in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Thanks a lot Stuart - I will probably just phone them unless they reply in the next day or two. Steve
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Email for Beach Haven guest house, Galle in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hotels/guest houses in Galle in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Thanks flyingdutchgirl.....I have passed it several times but not been in at all. Looks very nice and price is fine. Would rather be nearer...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Hotels/guest houses in Galle in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trains Colombo - Kandy/Ella, back to Negombo in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called $50 for the Ancient Cities versus Library Books for Schools in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Should be no problem getting a cab/minibus from the airport to Colombo (or other places) at 3 a.m....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sri Lanka beaches/accom and tips in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called $50 for the Ancient Cities versus Library Books for Schools in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
I would also recommend the train from Colombo to Kandy...much more relaxing (some bus drivers are a little crazy) and comfortable....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Advice on route/hotels/transport, etc.. in Sri Lanka - 13 days in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called A few wee questions in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
You can usually get a seat in 2nd class on all trains, but you cannot buy the tickets (for 2nd class) in advance. Not really a...
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