Ferry sri lanka to India

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rod_b
rod_b

Hi Dave,
I recently returned from a week in Malaysia, a week in Thailand,, 3 weeks in Cambodia and 4 weeks in Sri Lanka.

Over all, Cambodia was by far the cheapest for accommodation , food , drink and inland transport.
Thailand ( Bangkok ) and Malaysia ( Kuala Lumpur ) I found to be about the same as Sri Lanka for guest houses and inland transport but both cheaper for food and drink.

No idea regarding India but from communications I've had with Indian travellers they seem to find Sri Lanka relatively expensive,

Rod.

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hazzdawg
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http://www.slpa.lk/news_events_288.asp

The ferry had it's maiden voyage last week. Costs US$60 one way.

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davelliot
davelliot

I just saw a Sril Lankan internationl service TV news item on it too . Said the 12 hour trip to Colombo had a fare of 6000 rps.

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ach82000
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Edward you might find fish curry for 70paise .But surely you dont find 20 paise coin to pay 70 paise...:-)

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edwardseco
edwardseco

So true:).!

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sunnyhunny
sunnyhunny

All"doubting Thomases" can now relax, since the Ferry is now a reality.
Booking Agency in Sri Lanka is ARUGAMBAT TOURS & TRAVELS, 20 Deal Place, Colombo3 Tele:0112575765 e-mail: info@arugambaytravels.net

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sunnyhunny
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FERRY TO SRI-LANKA
Raja Travels & Tours of 25-J & K, St.Patrick's complex, I Floor, West Car Street, Tuticorin - 628 002,
Tamil Nadu, South India are Direct Agent to this Ferry service to Colombo for Ticketing and the Ship Handling Agent at Tuticorin Port. Tele: +91 461 2320747, Contact Mr. M Balu for details e-m@ail: balu@rajatravels.org. Web Site. www.rajatravelstuticorin.com

Booking Agency in Sri Lanka is ARUGAMBAY TOURS & TRAVELS,
20 Deal Place, Colombo3 Tele:0112575765 e-mail: info@arugambaytravels.net

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sunnyhunny
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I had traveled to Rameshwaran in 1956, when the South Indian Railway operated the Ferry Service from Talaimannar Pier, and it was NO tin-can, but a far cry from SCOTIA PRINCE, which is a luxury cruiser. GOSL hopes to restart this Talaimanna-Rameshwaran service too.

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davelliot
davelliot

Just by digression , Ach82000 was right in reply #17 Sri Lanka didn't get TV till 1979 . However fast forward to the present and I don't think the British Channel 4 documentary about the final stages the war will be shown on Sri Lankan TV.

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edwardseco
edwardseco

Only the rebuttals have appeared (in the press) :)..

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