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RE: self drive in sri lanka

by jbinternational 17 May 2012

another positive about a driver, he knows the language, and also if tourist board registered as they all must be, has lots of information…
RE: 4 nights in Sri Lanka - is this itinerary doable?

by colomboeighter 12 May 2012

I doubt you could do Negombo to Haputale in 4 hours. I think you plan is possible, but allow for 5/6 hours. I'd also forget Pinnawela…
RE: Cycling in Sri Lanka

by colomboeighter 20 March 2012

Hi, Not crazy at all. I cycle all the time here (though mostly just around Colombo / Negombo). The good news is that you can take bikes…
RE: Tea trails and rice fields

by colomboeighter 28 February 2012

Yes. Most tea estates don't mind you walking along the trails as most of these lead to or from the 'lines', the villages where tea workers…
RE: SRI LANKA PLAN: Advice appreciated.

by sandramarkkalage 24 February 2012

The itinerary is ok, nothing to be change. You take bus from Galle to Panadura then Panadura to Rathnapura. You can climb Adams’ peak…
Rathnapura, The city of Gems

by nadeesha 07 February 2012

Ratnapura lies 101 Km Southeast of Colombo. The scenic route takes you passing paddy fields, rubber plantations and tea estates. Throughou…
RE: Sensible Itinarary?

by clairelouisew 24 January 2012

We also considered this route: Arrive in Colombo (our flight gets in at 3am) Stay in Negombo for one night Then go to Colombo fort to…
RE: In Ella at the moment and need best route to back track to Adam's Peak

by Rod_B 09 December 2011

Hi, As you've realised, to visit Adams Peak you need to backtrack.. As you state that you also want to visit Haputale, you'll need…
RE: Sri Lanka trip report

by howardsommerville 03 December 2011

The waterfall in Ratnapura is worth the time. The guest house drove me up there in a van. It's a big attraction for the locals. Some…
Re: Colombo to Ella - alternative route

by jollyjacktar 02 December 2011

It's always dangerous to make any kind of recommendation on a place to stay since tastes and expectations vary so widely, and the experience…
RE: Colombo to Ella - alternative route

by LoisLainz 01 December 2011

Thanks for the tip. We do prefer the less beaten path. How is Ratnapura to stop in? Or do you suggest another town for the stopover? …
Re: Colombo to Ella - alternative route

by skatersatyr 30 November 2011

Your plan is a good one. Stick to it. Going from Colombo to Ella, I would go through Ratnapura, but that is just a personal preference…
Colombo to Ella - alternative route

by LoisLainz 30 November 2011

Hi there, There seems to be more or less 3 ways to get from Colombo to Ella (via Kandy, via Ratnapura, or via Nuwara Eliya). Can someone…
RE: Train_journery

by Rod_B 08 November 2011

Hi SLBOY, Last trip, I took the bus from Haputale on my way to Kosgoda. The route our bus took was from Haputale, through Bal…
RE: Need your help - early train from Colombo - Haputale & Haputale - Galle

by Rod_B 16 September 2011

Hi, I checked the bus number from Colombo to Haputale. There may be a few that go through that way but the one that I've found is…
The paradise of birds

by umeshf 15 August 2011

This is to all the bird enthusiasts around the world. For bird watching in Sri Lanka the Adam’s Peak Wilderness Sanctuary, Kumana & Bunda…
RE: Starting a backpacker/budget tour company - Your thoughts

by colomboeighter 01 August 2011

Agree with a lot of the above. What can be hard to do in Sri Lanka is find accommodation off-the-beaten track and get out into villages.…
RE: Sri Lanka - first visit

by sujeewa 12 June 2011

Hi, About culture - Kandy, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa and Anuradapura. Rathnapura is the city of gems. Each site you can get a separate guid…
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…
Re: 3.5 Days in Sri Lankan Hill Country - Advice?

by Tambreet 29 May 2011

Thank you for the advice. In light of the travel times, I think I will stay in Columbo Friday night after my arrival and will try to…
RE: Getting from Haputale to Galle

by cananil 29 May 2011

Hi ! Why not take a ride in a Public Bus to Wellawaya, then change into another bus going through Hambanthota to Galle ? Alternates;…
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/…
Re: SL travel in June

by tarcade 19 May 2011

Hi Max, If you come to sri lanka the main intention is to make it a worth holiday, without vesting a bit of valuable time, along with…
RE: weekend trips out of Colombo

by colomboeighter 08 May 2011

Thanks a lot, dreamdes. I've been to Ratnapura, but not the other places. I'll check them out.
RE: weekend trips out of Colombo

by dreamdes 06 May 2011

Have you tried the following / 1. Trip to Alankuda Beach in Kalpitiya for Dolpine Watching. 2. Trip to Ratnapura to visit Bopath Ella…