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  1. sandramarkkalage avatar

    RE: Bus south from Hill country

    by sandramarkkalage 16 April 2012

    During the season of Adams peak buses are available but not after month of April. but to Welimada / Bandarawela -Yes

  2. stickam avatar

    Re: Kandy to Matara

    by stickam 28 March 2012

    From Kandy to Ella you have to change trains in Peradeniya, a city very close to Kandy. You can take a threewheeler (tuktuk) from Kandy…

  3. stickam avatar

    Re: Tangalle

    by stickam 21 March 2012

    In Tangalle you have two beach areas. The more interesting is the one on the road from Yala (see map: tinyurl.com/2012tataga). Here you…

  4. Niranjan1980 avatar

    RE: Sri Lanka 8-9 day itinerary advice needed!!

    by Niranjan1980 19 February 2012

    hello.... i a a young medical doctor in sri lanka and i would like to advice you a bit... but i am not keen like a tourist guide and…

  5. sandramarkkalage avatar

    RE: Travel from Nuwara Eliya to Sinharaja Forest reserve

    by sandramarkkalage 12 February 2012

    Hi, Nuwara Eliya Bandarawela Rathnapura Kalawana Sinharaja Deniyaya Matara Mirissa Is this way is good for you or need some …

  6. independent88 avatar

    Re: Sri Lanka Safe? Cool?

    by independent88 08 February 2012

    Sri Lanka is on of the Most beautiful country in Asia. The specialty of Sri Lanka is the different climate situation. if you want get…

  7. xxdfarre avatar

    Re: Mid-range accommodation, April

    by xxdfarre 28 January 2012

    Aislaby (Kirchhayn Bungalow) is a lovely tea estate to stay at, near Bandarawela.

  8. ceylon avatar

    Re: Bus travel around Sri Lanka

    by ceylon 03 January 2012

    Yes You do not want go to Bandarawela. You can get bus from Ella to Wellawaya and Then You can get in Bus from Moneragala to Colombo (Route…

  9. SLBOY09 avatar

    RE: Bandarawela to Weligama

    by SLBOY09 29 December 2011

    Hi, I think the best way try to pass Ella through then to udawalawa national park and then along coastal road.if u go hortn plain it…

  10. BeekeeperJeff avatar

    Re: Bandarawela to Weligama

    by BeekeeperJeff 29 December 2011

    Thank you for above reply's. I have emailed Wasthu and the hotel were I am staying I can see that there are around 3 routes to take all…

  11. SLBOY09 avatar

    RE: How to get from Galle to Ella or Kandy?

    by SLBOY09 29 December 2011

    Hi, The best way is..U try to go matara and then there are plenty of buses.Catch a bus Badulla or Bandarawela from there.There is a bues…

  12. SLBOY09 avatar

    RE: Bandarawela to Weligama

    by SLBOY09 29 December 2011

    Hi, I recomend a good driver for this tour the amount u can discuss with him.He is experience and also talent driver. contact wasthu1987…

  13. Ian_F avatar

    RE: Bandarawela to Weligama

    by Ian_F 29 December 2011

    Get a taxi unless you are up to taking the bus. You are there for a few days so ask around the locals. Haggle a price and take it from…

  14. BeekeeperJeff avatar

    Bandarawela to Weligama

    by BeekeeperJeff 28 December 2011

    Hi I am staying at Bandarawela and need to get to my next hotel at Weligama. Can you please help. I would like advise on the best way…

  15. ruth0711 avatar

    One week in Sri Lanka- Do I Need A Driver?

    by ruth0711 15 December 2011

    Hi all, I've looked into the previous posts and here goes my draft itinerary. Dec. 24 Colombo airport (20:45 arrival & landing visa)…

  16. srilankatrekkingclub avatar

    RE: Tea plantation in Sri Lanka: modern form of slavery

    by srilankatrekkingclub 01 November 2011

    Have you been to Haputele, Bandarawela, Hottan, NuwaraEliya, Nawalapitiya,Talawakele, and many more hill country town to name most of…

  17. umeshf avatar

    RE: any suggested itineary in Sri Lanka

    by umeshf 25 September 2011

    Hi there, 1. Yes it is possible to get a bus around that time. not sure about the trains, but do check with the fort train station before…

  18. pb65 avatar

    RE: Sri Lankan Itinery

    by pb65 25 August 2011

    My answer Negombo Sigiriya Anurahapura Polanaruwa Kandy Nuwara Eliya Haputale Bandarawela Yala National Park Arugum bay

  19. Wadiwadiman avatar

    RE: Getting from Haputale to Galle

    by Wadiwadiman 01 June 2011

    I have done exactly that journey. 3 wheeler to Bandarawela, bus to Wellawaya and another bus to Matara and bus or train to Galle. But…

  20. nshaki avatar

    Re: Travel infomation

    by nshaki 01 June 2011

    Hi Lin, if you want to travel to haldummulla by using public transport you can use Bus or Train. if you take bus from Colombo, it will…

  21. surendrasilva avatar

    RE: Getting from Haputale to Galle

    by surendrasilva 29 May 2011

    Hi Wallahi, I have an idea about these places as I am a local living in this area. If you are travelling via Wellawaya it may take at…

  22. dreamdes avatar

    RE: 3.5 Days in Sri Lankan Hill Country - Advice?

    by dreamdes 20 May 2011

    1. You have a late arrival at 20.00 meaning you will come out of Airport only by 21.00 Hrs. There are two routes Airport / Peradeniya/…

  23. xxdfarre avatar

    Re: weekend trips out of Colombo

    by xxdfarre 01 May 2011

    This may not be very helpful because it may be further than you want to go, or possibly more expensive...but we stayed at Kirchhayn Bungalow…

  24. shelbylunn avatar

    RE: where and how to make the most of Sri Lanka in 2 weeks?

    by shelbylunn 14 April 2011

    if you can spare five days and four nights you could do a nice tour including Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bandarawela, Ella, Kitulgala, Sinharaja…

  25. surendrasilva avatar

    Re: 2 weeks on a budget - Hire a driver or catch trains & buses?!

    by surendrasilva 06 April 2011

    Hi, This is my idea on your limited budget travelling plan Colombo - Kandy - No need to hire a vehicle as there are so many Luxury…

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