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  1. ranga_cmb avatar

    Re: Sri Lanka 3 weeks

    by ranga_cmb 30 May 2012

    Hi Nick You can take the train and travel to Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Anuradhapura,Polonaruwa, as you have enough time you can take your…

  2. Hari75 avatar

    RE: 5 Nights and 6 Days in Sri Lanka...where should we go?

    by Hari75 29 May 2012

    Hi, I'm so agree with Rod it is easy for u get hire a Driver, Day 1:Directly go Dambulla and stay around Habarana.You can eliphant riding…

  3. annasj avatar

    trip in June - anybody else?

    by annasj 28 May 2012

    hej there, we will be in Sri Lanka June 9th-23rd. Is anybody else travelling around that time and interested in sharing transport? Our…

  4. PuraHanda avatar

    Re: Which part of Srilanka best in July for tourism?

    by PuraHanda 28 May 2012

    Hi ansanziah If you are a person who likes to hike, then, Ella, Haputhale, is great. If you are going to Ella, I would suggest that…

  5. ansanziah avatar

    Re: Which part of Srilanka best in July for tourism?

    by ansanziah 28 May 2012

    Hi PuraHanda, Thanks for your inputs. I also read that Nuwara Eliya is also a good place to visit aftrer kandy. Can you guide me how…

  6. 1234sunshine avatar

    Transporting Bicycles In Sri Lanka

    by 1234sunshine 27 May 2012

    Hi All, Just came back fro Sri Lanka from a solo biking trip in Sri Lanka in May, the hottest month of the year. Hope this Helps futur…

  7. nuwandishan avatar

    Re: 10 day trip, easy to book train? Where to base?

    by nuwandishan 21 May 2012

    Its better if you could look for a hotel like global towers rather than going for 5 star category since it will be much expensive.also…

  8. azzriell avatar

    10 day trip, easy to book train? Where to base?

    by azzriell 20 May 2012

    Hi there, Arriving at the airport on July 26th. Planning to stay overnight in Colombo (any nice, cheap hotel recommendations?) to get…

  9. sandramarkkalage avatar

    RE: Help please with itinerary for family holiday

    by sandramarkkalage 19 May 2012

    Hi, Day 1 Negombo Day 2 Habrana Day 3 Habrana Day 4 Harbrana or Anuradhapura ????? Have we seen enough ruins and temples yet if y …

  10. aussideb avatar

    Help please with itinerary for family holiday

    by aussideb 19 May 2012

    Could anyone give me thoughts on my itinerary before I book accommodation. I am worried I am trying to do too much and am happy to omit…

  11. jujukoller avatar

    Sri Lanka for 15 days single-handed

    by jujukoller 18 May 2012

    Hello, I'll be in Sri Lanka from the 19th June for 15 days and looking for people who will be there at the same time. We could share…

  12. arjunedaz avatar

    RE: Short Visit to Sri Lanka

    by arjunedaz 18 May 2012

    Whats the opinion about the below itinerary; I got this from one of the travel agents here in Bangalore; DAY 01 Arrive in Sri Lanka.…

  13. Karlo avatar

    RE: self drive in sri lanka

    by Karlo 17 May 2012

    It's completely wrong to say that the drivers in Sri Lanka are bad or crazy. In fact, they are incredible drivers, cramming six lanes…

  14. Kateglover avatar

    Re: Sri Lanka In August

    by Kateglover 16 May 2012

    Dear Ankit, Hebs05 has offered the best advise so far. The itinerary would work best if you started in Nuwara Eliya, then when to Kandy…

  15. colomboeighter avatar

    RE: self drive in sri lanka

    by colomboeighter 16 May 2012

    It's hard to answer this question as it all depends on how confident a person and driver you are. I have to say to begin, I don't drive…

  16. ankitm avatar

    Sri Lanka In August

    by ankitm 15 May 2012

    I am planning a trip with my parents in Mid August to Sri Lanka. The Itinerary i have worked out is as follows: Day 1 : Land in Colombo…

  17. colomboeighter avatar

    RE: Itinerary check and advice please

    by colomboeighter 14 May 2012

    Looks as if you'll be spending 3 days in Colombo. Unless you have a particular reason to go there, I'd forget Colombo to give yourself…

  18. sandramarkkalage avatar

    RE: Itinerary check and advice please

    by sandramarkkalage 14 May 2012

    Itinerary seems to be ok. You can do day trip to Galle from Colombo I thing you need (3 days) additional day for Ella / Nuwara Eliya…

  19. Kellyparsnip avatar

    Itinerary check and advice please

    by Kellyparsnip 13 May 2012

    Hi Sri Lanka experts We arrive 25 May (a couple), and have the below rough plan sketched out. We would very much appreciate any feedback…

  20. sandramarkkalage avatar

    RE: 3 weeks in sri lanka with kids - is this itinerary ok?

    by sandramarkkalage 12 May 2012

    3 weeks is more than enough Back to Colombo by train is wasting your time. And also you’ll be missing Sigiriya and some other interest…

  21. Karlo avatar

    RE: Sri Lanka – end of trip summary

    by Karlo 06 May 2012

    Having spent a month in Sri Lanka in March-April this year, I commend you on an honest and informative review. It's too bad the LP guide…

  22. livelongdieyoung avatar

    Sri Lanka Report, May

    by livelongdieyoung 06 May 2012

    *Overview*: Inspired by other traveler's post of Sri Lanka I am posting my own. I am a solo male budget traveler that spent 2.5 weeks…

  23. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Trivia

    by VinnyD 02 May 2012

    Sri Lankan Air Taxi, operated by Sri Lanka Airlines, flies scheduled flights from Bandranaike to Bentota, Dambulla, Dikwella, Kandy, Koggala…

  24. sabayna123 avatar

    RE: Renting a motorbike in Sri Lanka

    by sabayna123 30 April 2012

    Dear all, Just checking back in now to this post. I did eventually rent a Bajaj in Sri Lanka. I went down to Hikkaduwa in the end,…

  25. stevefernbank avatar

    Re: Sri Lanka in 6 days in May 2012

    by stevefernbank 28 April 2012

    We recently returned from a 3 week trip to Sri Lanka. If you're based in Kandy for a couple of days then the Pinnewalle Elephant orphanage…

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