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  1. madu89 avatar

    Re: 7 days - Cultural Triangle/East Coast

    by madu89 22 April 2012

    You cannot take direct train to the Dambulla you have to take bus from Kurunegala or it is easy go to habarana via train and then come…

  2. sandramarkkalage avatar

    RE: Public transport kandy to Ella - Adams peak and south end beaches

    by sandramarkkalage 01 April 2012

    from Kurunagala you can get the buses to any place))))

  3. Wadiwadiman avatar

    Re: Arriving in Sri Lanka on Aluth Avurudhu

    by Wadiwadiman 19 March 2012

    I am convinced you can get a bus to anywhere in the world from Kurunegala bus station. It is easy to get from Negombo to there and then…

  4. sandramarkkalage avatar

    RE: Arriving in Sri Lanka on Aluth Avurudhu

    by sandramarkkalage 18 March 2012

    Hi again, there are lot of buses from Negombo to North & central part ) ) ))) even if you catch bus from Colombo it goes via Kurunagal…

  5. sandramarkkalage avatar

    RE: Travel in July for 10 days

    by sandramarkkalage 01 March 2012

    Don’t miss Sigiriya and Kandy. As usually month of July you get monsoon in South west beaches. Even in this weather condition Dickwella…

  6. Rod_B avatar

    RE: tuk tuks at colombo airport??

    by Rod_B 22 January 2012

    Hi Matt, Tuk tuks are not alloweed to pick up inside the airport, so yes, there's a little walking involved but not too far. …

  7. Rod_B avatar

    RE: arrival at midnight

    by Rod_B 13 December 2011

    Hi, A couple of years ago I enquired locally for the earliest bus from Negombo to Kandy. Then, the time of that bus leaving Negombo…

  8. ach82000 avatar

    RE: Review my itinerary and calm my doubts

    by ach82000 28 November 2011

    Hi .Do not go to Anuradhapura via Kurunegala-Galgamuwa road.Its under construction and will take painful 5h.If you can reach Kurunegala…

  9. Rod_B avatar

    RE: Taxi Fare from Colombo

    by Rod_B 06 November 2011

    Hi, With prices rising all the time I can't dissagree with that. 45 rupees per kilometre it is . ( 6750 ) Of course, you can…

  10. SLBOY09 avatar

    RE: from ariport to Sigiriya? by bus? by train?

    by SLBOY09 30 October 2011

    Hi, For Taxi to Colombo Fort May be Around 20-25$.If u go by bus it will take at least 5 hours to reach Sigiriya.Before 2 weeks i went…

  11. tandy avatar

    Bus to Dambulla

    by tandy 12 October 2011

    Hi, we will be arriving in 2 weeks and have just 2 weeks in Sri Lanka. My intial plan was to take the train to Anuradhapura but with…

  12. fairyfeebe avatar

    RE: need a comment on the draft itineary in Sri lanka

    by fairyfeebe 11 October 2011

    Milasoer, I just got back from Sri Lanka & I mostly agree with Rod_B. We absolutely loved everything we saw (Ella, Kandy, Sigirya, Dambulla…

  13. Wadiwadiman avatar

    Trip report from September

    by Wadiwadiman 05 October 2011

    At last I have a bit of time to look back on my recent visit (3-17 September.) Short and sweet but a really enjoyable trip, my 10th visit.…

  14. audjie504 avatar

    Another Itinerary Assistance Request

    by audjie504 05 June 2011

    Hello Sri Lanka travel experts, My husband and I are trying to fit in as much as possible for our time in Sri Lanka. This is the itinera…

  15. joeynka avatar

    Anybody going to Sri Lanka last two weeks of July?

    by joeynka 03 June 2011

    Hey guys! I was just wondering if anybody is going to Sri Lanka last two weeks of July? I would like to do two weeks of relaxing and trave…

  16. Rod_B avatar

    RE: How to travel from Galle to Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa ? Trip advice pls

    by Rod_B 02 May 2011

    Hi flashmark. Getting from Galle to Anuradhapura is going to be quite a long drive for someone inexperienced on Sri Lankan roads.…

  17. lasith avatar

    Re: any updates upon weather/flooding???

    by lasith 21 February 2011

    The flood waters itself that hit a few weeks ago have cleared the cities, and most have flown through rivers and streams. What lingers…

  18. Wadiwadiman avatar

    RE: Whales, Cricket, Tea and Knuckles in Sri Lanka

    by Wadiwadiman 18 February 2011

    Yes you must see Sigiriya. Bus from Kandy about 3-4 hours via Dambulla.. You can certainly return via Kurunegala but probably easier on…

  19. supun2010 avatar

    RE: airport to anuradhapura

    by supun2010 23 January 2011

    There are no buses direct to Anuradapura from airpost...and I'm not sure direct buses from Negombo either..If you want to Travel you have…

  20. Wadiwadiman avatar

    RE: advice on getting from negombo to anuradhapura

    by Wadiwadiman 12 January 2011

    I believe there are a few buses direct from Negombo to Anuradhapura but it would be eaier to catch one to Kurunegala (regular service)…

  21. Rod_B avatar

    RE: advice on getting from negombo to anuradhapura

    by Rod_B 12 January 2011

    Hi, I'd first check at Negombo bus stand whether there is a direct bus or not.. Just to be sure. If not, I'd agree with bogdana,…

  22. bogdana avatar

    RE: advice on getting from negombo to anuradhapura

    by bogdana 12 January 2011

    I'd go via Kurunegala (but then I always recommend avoiding Colombo at all costs). I've only ever passed through Kurunegala and it looks…

  23. Wadiwadiman avatar

    RE: (ASK) From Airport to Sigiriya/Dambulla

    by Wadiwadiman 18 December 2010

    Yes I think you should go to Kurunegala, it is a major bus station for buses to every part of the country. It is about 1.5 hours from…

  24. laurent_rio avatar

    (ASK) From Airport to Sigiriya/Dambulla

    by laurent_rio 16 December 2010

    Dear all, what is the best route for taking bus from Airport to Sigiriya/Dambulla ? I know that i can take free bus to Katunayake Junc…

  25. Rod_B avatar

    RE: pollonaruwa-kandy bus

    by Rod_B 14 December 2010

    Hi, I'm not sure if you can get a direct bus to Dambulla without first going in to Colombo but you can go from the airport to Negombo…

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