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Hi mate……Not a single tourist been effected in sri lanka , 23 years history of ethnic conflict. Also never kidnapped foreign person in sri lanka. I have personally experience the way local people treated fro foreigners effected even during the tsunami, they were very helpful and friendly.Terrorist never want to get disturb revenue which is coming from all over the Europe by harming to white person. Only thing try to avoid gathering places.Thanks , aa
Just thought I'll convert a forum reply to a tip.But on registration, if you are to but a brand new or unregistered bike the company that you buy the bike from will do the registration and all the parer work there is absolutely no hassel, if it is an already registered/second hand bike you might have to submit the parer work to the RMV ( registra of motor vehicles ) and have it all done in a day with priority service, at an extra fee. Which is not much, and advisable to do. The only thing is, you will need to have every single document that is stipulated.
Sri Lanka uses the rupee as its currency (not the Indian rupee incidentally) notes come in 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000 and 2000 rupees. It is easy to mistake the 500 rupee note for the 100 rupee one, which is annoying but not the end of the world. New notes Rs 2000, 1000, 50, 20 and 10 depicting Sri Lankan heritage sites are expected to be in circulation during 2008For those interested in this sort of thing, Sri Lankan banknotes are printed vertically on the reverse, which is apparently rather unusual. You will find lots of people in Sri Lanka who are very interested in your money whatever denomination in happens to be.
The people in Sri Lanka are very hospitable and helpful. We were there on our honeymoon and wanted to find an Indian reestaurant in Colombo one night. A local auto rickshaw driver (they call them tuk tuk) took all pain to call up his friends and taking us around multiple restaurants till the time we found one we liked (The Mango Tree). He even waited for us to finish our food and safely taking us back. One more instance where I needed some medicine and my guide had to travel through deserted hill roads to get them and he did this with smile. People in Sri Lanka just ROCKS! Sri Lanka is a complete package, with hills and tea gardens, beaches, historical monuments and shopping. However the beaches are just un parallel. Please plan for extra days to stay, becuase you'll fall in love with them.
Tea Plantations ( ex Ceylan..) are of course everywhere in the center of this country...but i don't like tea )))))))... Rice and Curry of Sri Lanka ...a real delice....Beautiful exotic fruits also...And so many Boudha's and Stupas )))Let's not forget the elefants..but without fences and not very wild ....You will see also everywhere people washing in rivers and lakes...Smel the flowers ..
Sri Lanka has typically been overshadowed by its large neighbor, India. Most articles and books about Sri Lanka label it “a tropical paradise” and that’s no exaggeration. Birds you’ve never heard awake you even amidst the choking pollution of Colombo, the capital city. Outside the cities, things get even more lush, and you can cover a lot of ground in two weeks. The island offers stunning palaces and giant Buddhas, natural wonders and wildlife parks. Hiring a driver is not all that expensive, and can easily be arranged by travel agents and hotels. Many of the drivers and other guides have taken courses in Sri Lankan history and culture and can answer any question you might have. They offer a lot of information spontaneously also, saying, “Come, come” as they show you something new. Beyond the travel professionals who are friendly for hire, there is a population, of all classes, that...
Paying separate entrance for each one of the sites in Cultural Triangle may add a lot in your budget (around $15 each!!), so it is wise enough and a good value to get the rather expensive (by Sri Lankan standards) Cultural Triangle ticket. This cost around 40$ (!!) and covers six sights (Anuradhapura, Sigirirya, Polonnaruwa, Nalanda, Medirigiriya, Ritigala BUT NOT Dambulla caves and certainly NOT the temple of the tooth in Kandy. The ticket is valid for 14 days from the date of first use and within 3 months of purchase. Unfortunately (again) it is valid for a single and NOT multiple entries in one sight.
THE BUDDHIST FLAGYou will see the Buddhist flag everywhere in Sri Lanka - at temples and in the street. It was designed by Colonel Henry Steele Olcott, an American journalist, in 1880 and first raised in Sri Lanka in 1885. It is a symbol of faith and peace and used to represent Buddhism everywhere.Although fairly recent, the five colours represent the colours of the aura that radiated from the body of the Buddha when he achieved Enlightenment.Blue Loving kindness, peace and universal compassionYellow The Middle Path - avoiding extremes, emptinessRed Blessings of practice - achievement, wisdom, virtue, fortune and dignityWhite Purity of Dharma - it leads to liberation, outside of time or spaceOrange The Buddha's Teaching - wisdom
They are not to miss but going on an elephantsafari was for me the most fascinating thing i have done there. So there are no elephants at all and when you look next they come walking from the bushes. Not fast but step by step they come closer, small ones big ones.The pictures shows the Pinewela elephant orphanage. There they look after elephants that cant take care of themselves, baby elephants but also grown up ones. When i was there, there was an elephant that missed part of its legs because it had stepped on a mine in northern sri lanka.
Self Driving - I have driven in many different countries without a problem. But after personally witnessing Sri Lankan driving skills, its definitely a challenge only for the locals.Buses - they are very cheep, always full to overflowing, very hot and often unroadworthy. But if you want the trill give them a go, but make it a short trip, and sit in the middle.Trains - You must at some part of trip take a train ride, my advise is that you research the best part, and each get a window seat on either side of the train, there are some of the most amazing views. A first class carried is not worth the extra cost unless the train is busy.Touring - We found a Driver/Guide on the net, that had been recommended by a previous traveler, We were so lucky, he drove us so calmly , and so safely, he informed us of all the best sights to see and when. He got us the best prices on entry costs and...
Mount Lavina Hotel Colombo
5 Reviews and 395 Opinions This is the closest hotel you can experience the Beach as you come to Colombo. Good food, good rooms...
Earl's Regency Hotel Kandy Kandy
4 Reviews and 235 Opinions Kandy Perahara Starts on Esala Full Moon Poya Day in July & finishes on Nikini Full Moon Poya Day on...
Palm Garden Village Hotel Anuradhapura
3 Reviews and 111 Opinions The Palm Garden Village is like a colonial club, but one with a relaxed and freestyle-air. It was...
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Q: Thinking of traveling to Sri Lanka in the end of March for 3 weeks. I will go with my 6 yr old. Will take Medical precoushns bu...
A: Any special reasons why you want to stay in Colombo for 3 days. Everywhere in Sri Lanka is child friendly, but as you want to end up in Trinco (and spend part of your...
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