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Re: Diving Advice

by nikonuser 21 April 2012

It is my daughter who is the 'diver' really, I'll be in the kiddies section, just learning. She sent me this link: http://www.divesrilanka.…
RE: Diving Advice

by nikonuser 18 April 2012

I'm checking out several places in Trincomalee. Batticaloa has a lot less choice. But I have found that hotel accommodation can be dear.…
Colombo to Batticaloa/Kalkudah

by Hels014 17 April 2012

Hi everyone, We're off to Sri Lanka tomorrow and absolutely cannot wait having read many of your posts. From Colombo we want to head…
RE: Diving Advice

by nikonuser 17 April 2012

Thanks for the advice. My daughter lies & breathes for diving, I'm the one who'll have to be minded. Tricomalee appears to be fairly expensi…
RE: Diving Advice

by 1234sunshine 16 April 2012

also check out http://www.divesrilanka.com/ Due to the monsoon period in August, diving is recommended on the East Coast as such Tric…
Re: Sri Lanka – end of trip summary

by ilesmark 16 April 2012

Have now remembered the name of the place in Tangalle (but can't seem to edit my OP) - it's the Shinaka Guest House #3 - using your numbe…
RE: 2 questions involving - Trincomalee & Batticaloa

by wendalC 03 April 2012

haha i did just notice that i said "hit up" ... that's a direct result of watching way too much Breaking Bad recently. anyways, ok thank…
RE: 2 questions involving - Trincomalee & Batticaloa

by madzibit 03 April 2012

1. there are several good places to stay around uppuveli and nilaveli. 2. it is do able some what crowded buses are available.
RE: 2 questions involving - Trincomalee & Batticaloa

by kro 02 April 2012

1) I can recommend "french garden pragash" in Uppuveli, a quick (5-10min) tuktuk ride north of trinco, right on the beach. (was there…
Re: Bus Badulla (or Ella) to Pollonaruwa (or Batticaloa)

by Sashaotearoa 20 March 2012

hi, actually i changed the direction of my itinerary, but thanks anyway.
Re: Help me pick beaches!

by Vlammeke 12 March 2012

Thank you all for your replies thus far! I still haven't decided. On the tripadvisor forum there were some people that said they did…
RE: Bus Badulla (or Ella) to Pollonaruwa (or Batticaloa)

by mithroo 09 March 2012

Hi there, I'm not sure about direct bus to polonnaruwa but you can get direct bus to batticaloa from badulla main bus station. I'm sure…
RE: Help me pick beaches!

by sandramarkkalage 08 March 2012

Mid July and mid August- 1-Pasikudah and Kalkudah 2-Arugam Bay 3- Nilaveli/Uppuveli You can drive-travel Trincomalee and Batticaloa…
Help me pick beaches!

by Vlammeke 08 March 2012

Hi all, I am trying to come up with a travel schedule for our three-weeks trip between mid July and mid August. I have a number of possib…
Bus Badulla (or Ella) to Pollonaruwa (or Batticaloa)

by Sashaotearoa 01 March 2012

Hi, is it possible to get from Badulla (or even Ella) to Pollonaruwa by a direct bus, possibly express air-con? In May 2012. I've been…
Two weeks in late March

by koopocchia 27 February 2012

My first time in the country, would like to see some of pretty much everything (beaches to temples, to highlands... - you name it). Tentati…
Dambulla to Tissamaharana on Public Transport

by kincho 27 January 2012

Hi Everyone, I was wondering if you could help me decide the most efficient (and quickest) way of getting from Dambulla to Tissa, so…
RE: 2 Week Itinerary Feedback - Sri Lanka

by justadotonthemap 25 January 2012

Great, thanks for the feedback! I'm not set on Batti. But I'd read that Trico is primarily a jump-off for beaches, and the weather up…
RE: Trincomalle to Arugam Bay

by kincho 25 January 2012

Hi Flow; Thanks for your reply! Yeah I've been surfing in Mirissa an Hikka and it's been fun! I know about the places around Aruga…
RE: 2 Week Itinerary Feedback - Sri Lanka

by ayngaran 24 January 2012

I'm only concerned about last part the trip. I don't know if you can see most of Polanaruwa or Anuradhapura within matter of couple…
2 Week Itinerary Feedback - Sri Lanka

by justadotonthemap 24 January 2012

Hey! Seeking itinerary feedback! I fly out Sunday. Disclaimer: I know this schedule will be exhausting, but I'm okay with that as long…
Sri Lanka in high season?

by justadotonthemap 23 January 2012

Hi, Im headed to Sri Lanka for two weeks in peak tourist season (Jan. 29 - Feb. 14). I have a couple questions specific to high season:…
Trip Report

by injera_grandee 29 December 2011

Hello About a week ago, I completed a month-long trip to Sri Lanka - my first visit - and thought I'd share some personal miscellaneous…
Low pressure 600 KMs east of batticaloa

by paradiselight 25 December 2011

Low pressure 600KMs east of Batticaloa moving towards the island.Rain can be expected tomorrow in the east,north,north central and north…
Re: Travel Advice

by mblack 13 December 2011

Sounds like an amazing trip - a fascinating way to see the country. Although I hope you are both brave and fit - traffic and hills could…