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Re: 8 days in Sri Lanka

by hhhheather 24 May 2012

Hi, We visited Sri Lanka in last December with a low budget. We had no idea of hiring a car at all but we had a big lit to visit in seven…
Our trip to Sri Lanka

by hhhheather 22 May 2012

We visited Sri Lanka in last December with a low budget. We had no idea of hiring a car at all but we had a big lit to visit in seven…
safe driver

by hhhheather 22 May 2012

We visited Sri Lanka in last December with a low budget.We had no idea of hiring a car at all but we had a big lit to visit in seven days.Tw…
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…
7 days - Cultural Triangle/East Coast

by middleclaire 21 April 2012

Hello everyone, My partner and I are coming over for a week at the start of June. We arrive in Colombo in the afternoon and were planning…
4 days Cultural Triangle

by 2525 10 April 2012

Hello, we are looking for some advice. We will be visiting the cultural triangle from april 23 - 28, so 4 full days not including transit…
RE: Cultural Triangle Questions

by bradgo 22 March 2012

@7 rant understood found the info on Mihintale its 250LKR the ticket office seems to be at the top, i will look into Ritigala if i find…
RE: Cultural Triangle Questions

by colomboeighter 21 March 2012

@5 Can't remember exactly, but Mihintale is no more than 500 LR. As was said above, a lot of Anuradhapura can be visited without buying…
RE: Sri Lanka with 2.5 year old - help with itinerary

by colomboeighter 27 February 2012

Hi there. The problem is that the cultural sites and beaches are at opposite ends of the country. Still think it's doable in the time,…
RE: First timer - Sri Lanka or Vietnam delta?

by colomboeighter 15 February 2012

I've not been to Vietnam, but can answer a few of your questions in relation to Sri Lanka. The ancient sites and cities, Anuradhapura,…
RE: Cultural Triangle Round Tickets - Update

by Rod_B 08 February 2012

Hi Kattrin, I really can't remember how much it was but I know that it was a reasonable price. Maybe about 250 rupees or something…
Re: Is this Sri Lanka Itinerary Good for December 2012?

by siamiam 31 January 2012

+Day 3 Dambulla(Melsiripura)-- In the morning climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. In the evening visit the Polonnaruwa Ancient city.+ +Day…
RE: Cultural Triangle Round Tickets - Update

by Rod_B 26 January 2012

Hi, I also enjoyed Ritigala on my visits. It has the added bonus of not being inundated with tourists. We wandered of the track in…
RE: Cultural Triangle Round Tickets - Update

by colomboeighter 26 January 2012

@3 I agree. I'd much rather go and look at these places for a short time every day for a few days rather than spend 5 hours traipsing…
RE: Ideas for travelling with kids for 4 weeks

by colomboeighter 24 January 2012

@4 Yes, Eco park can be a better place to see elephants than Minneriya. It's best to ask the guides in Habarana where the elephants are.…
Trip Review

by richard4321 07 January 2012

Hi all Just thought I would write a review of our trip to SL. Overall we really enjoyed Sri Lanka- beautiful, chilled out country with…
Travelling the Triangle

by moh8616 07 January 2012

Hello guys thanks for all your help the planning is going well however i need advice on the triangle my route is Anuradhapura,, Mihintale,,…
RE: Hey solo traveler needs advice on SRI LANKA PLEASE HELP

by moh8616 07 January 2012

Hello guys thanks for all your help the planning is going well however i need advice on the triangle my route is Anuradhapura,, Mihintale,,…
RE: SRI Questions

by Rod_B 31 December 2011

Hi, When I posted the first answer, I was assuming that you were talking about 2 weeks, possibly 3 weeks but as you have a month there,…
Review my itinerary and calm my doubts

by OldGuy 27 November 2011

Hi All, Planning my first trip to SL, have the old LP book for places not prices, did other research and now I'm totally uncertain althou…
RE: Sri Lanka

by fl0w 28 October 2011

Visiting some of the palces like Anuradhapura and Pollonaruwa takes up the whole day and more (Do visit the museums first before exploring…
RE: need a comment on the draft itineary in Sri lanka

by Rod_B 07 October 2011

Hi Milasoer, I agree with wasthu regarding getting to Colombo for a bus to Sigirya. ( although the taxi fare for a foreigner is…
RE: any suggested itineary in Sri Lanka

by Rod_B 27 September 2011

Hi, I agree with the last post. Whats the point of travelling to a site, paying plenty of money to get in and as soon as you're there,…
RE: bus or train from Colombo to Dalhousie or Hatton

by Rod_B 27 September 2011

Hi Chokey, I agree with Gayan , train leaving Colombo Fort at 8 PM. gets into Hatton at 1:54 in the morning. Make sure that you…
RE: Sigiriya Day Trip

by Rod_B 22 September 2011

Hi, You can cover Sigirya as a day trip from either of those places. If you do it using public transport it would make for a long tiring…