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  1. almondy23 avatar

    A true budget accomodation/sights guide to Sri Lanka.

    by almondy23 03 February 2012

    Hi all, so I just finished a 24 day trip to Sri Lanka this January and thought I’d do a accommodation/sights guide, as these will make…

  2. lanka_bolster avatar

    Re: $50 for the Ancient Cities versus Library Books for Schools

    by lanka_bolster 09 March 2011

    Dear cricketfanatic I couldn't tell what are the best places please go to visit this picture and get some idea [kandy|http://www.s…

  3. steve_l avatar

    Re: $50 for the Ancient Cities versus Library Books for Schools

    by steve_l 09 March 2011

    I would also recommend the train from Colombo to Kandy...much more relaxing (some bus drivers are a little crazy) and comfortable. Details…

  4. lanka_bolster avatar

    Re: $50 for the Ancient Cities versus Library Books for Schools

    by lanka_bolster 09 March 2011

    I think prices not correct Entrance fees (per person) Sigiriya - 25 $ Polonnaruwa - 25 $ Dambulla 11$ Kandy temple 1000Rs Kandy …

  5. cricketfanatic avatar

    Re: $50 for the Ancient Cities versus Library Books for Schools

    by cricketfanatic 09 March 2011

    hiee..i am visiting sri lanka next week. i am amased by the huge sum that is being charged to visit the above mentioned places. both sigriya…

  6. cananil avatar

    RE: 8 Days in Sri Lanka

    by cananil 26 February 2011

    Hi ! I think the best way to go would be to start off with the Ancient Cities, go through the Hill Country and Head for the Beach,…

  7. bogdana avatar

    RE: budget in Sri Lanka

    by bogdana 18 January 2011

    (At the risk of starting another argument) The ancient cities are expensive. A choice between Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura? Difficult…

  8. Mikmak avatar

    Kandy and the area around

    by Mikmak 16 January 2011

    Hi I´ll be going to Sri Lanka for 16 days in February. First I´ll stay 6 nights in Kandy and then 8 nights in Unawatuna. While in Kandy…

  9. videshi avatar

    RE: safety in Sri Lanka

    by videshi 18 December 2010

    I traveled around Sri Lanka as a solo female for 16 days back in May-June. I have lived in India for about 1.5 years and traveled extensivel…

  10. 2guyswalking avatar

    Booking a car and driver/guide

    by 2guyswalking 07 December 2009

    Hi, We leave for Sri Lanka next week!! For the first 4 days we plan to hire a car and driver in order to do the Ancient Cities, endi…

  11. Deb37 avatar

    Sri Lanka Itinerary Questions

    by Deb37 16 March 2008

    We're coming to Sri Lanka in mid-December for 2.5 weeks. If anyone can help with these questions, it would be most appreciated. - We'll…

  12. dirtysouth avatar

    Comments on an itinerary?

    by dirtysouth 28 July 2007

    Okay - one thing that really I have to say is that you CAN'T miss the hill country - not that it rains THAT much. I was just in Sri Lanka…

  13. Rod_B avatar

    august with teenagers

    by Rod_B 25 May 2007

    Hi,
    If I were you, I'd change that two destinations to three.
    One for the cultural triangle, which covers the Ancient cities,…

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