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22 Reviews In the Pettah area of Colombo is the famous Sea Street, home to three important Hindu Temples, the Ganeshan, the Old Kathiresan and the New Kathiresan. All have their intricately-carved and colourful...
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11 Reviews St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, a branch of the Church of Scotland, earlier known as St. Andrew's Scots Kirk located in Princess Street, Fort, is the only Presbyterian Church in Sri Lanka. It opened...
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6 Reviews This one is for the Gals, OK ! So you guys can take a peek as well. You find some of the best clothes in Sri Lanka at very reasonable prices and of very good quality. Clothes, Bags, Shoes, Travelling...
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Cinnamon Gardens - Viharamahadevi Park
7 Reviews The green space of Viharamahadevi Park isn't all it could be but it still represents one of the city's largest open recreational areas. There isn't much to do here apart from walk in the shade of the...
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4 Reviews On our final day in Colombo, we went to Mount Lavina beach in the morning. This is a ‘Golden Mile’ beach just next to a railway track and is about 12 kms away from the city. The roar of the ocean, the...
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11 Reviews Fort area, earlier known as Kolonthota, is the place the Portuguese landed in the early 16th century. They developed it and, to protect their economic interests, built a fort there in 1588. In 1656,...
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8 Reviews It has been several yrs since I last went to the Zoo, but it seemed better kept, more lush and was certainly well patronized. The restaurant facility had a pretty good rice selection which was tasty,...
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5 Reviews Galle Face Green is a lovely stretch of land almost half a kilometre long by the side of the sea. It is located in the heart of the city in front of the old Parliament building with some of the best...
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8 Reviews Just near the exit is a tall glass-covered display unit at the top of which is a stark skeletal statue of the Buddha. This is a startling, compelling image and one that you will not forget in a...
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5 Reviews There are places and places to see in Sri Lanka but just about every place in Asia offers ruins, colonial cities, temples, and natural wonders. This puts a pilgrimage to Sri Pada, AKA Adam's Peak, in...
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5 Reviews and 473 Opinions This is the closest hotel you can experience the Beach as you come to Colombo. Good food, good rooms...
4 Reviews and 278 Opinions Kandy Perahara Starts on Esala Full Moon Poya Day in July & finishes on Nikini Full Moon Poya Day on...
3 Reviews and 134 Opinions The Palm Garden Village is like a colonial club, but one with a relaxed and freestyle-air. It was...
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michwladlip Says: I sought on web some good reviews for Sri Lanka freelance driver/guide Chaminda Prabath, we contacted by e- mails and closed the price and all itinerary. We...
bodo8 Says: I've been in Sri Lanka 'coz we didn't want to pass two weeks at the Maldives. As it was a honeymoon trip, we let the travel agency organize everything (well, we...
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Q: NEED TO KNOW THAT I AM PAKISTANI PASSPORT HOLDER.WHAT IS THE ENTRY REQUIRMENTS FOR PAKISTANI TRAVELRS IN SRI LANKA.?

A: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival. Holders of passports issued by Pakistan can obtain a free visa on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days, provided...
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I have been to lots of places in the world but nowhere has left as deep an impression on me than Sri Lanka and the last 10 years I have either just back from a visit or preparing for my next one. I......
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My Sri Lankan adventure is now over for the time being unfortunately, although I still hope to get back there some day soon. I lived in 'the resplendent isle' (as the guidebooks call it) for about...
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SRI LANKA: Tear Drop of the Indian Ocean.

A Sri Lankan Navy Marine on duty on the beach one day with a stern and cold eye called me over. I trudged toward him apprehensive, scared, with sudden questions, staring at his automatic rifle. He...
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Sri Lanka: An Island Full of Treasures

Many of Sri Lanka's visitors come only to sit on the sands of the island's beautiful beaches, but this country has SO much more to offer than just a pretty beach. Ancient ruins, painted caves, close...
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