Aluthgama Travel Guide

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Trips from Aluthgama

Trips from Aluthgama, Aluthgama

 HansDK Says:  Short trips from AluthgamaBoat trip on Bentota riverKande Vihare Buddhist Temple- Sri Lanka's tallest Buddha Statue. The Buddha Statue which is 160½ ft tall is constructed in Bhoomi Sparsha Mudra (Calling the Earth to Witness His Enlightenment).Sri Kalyanarama Maha Viharaya,... 

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Transportation  

Tour guide/driver

Tour guide/driver, Aluthgama

 HansDK Says:  If you need a tour guide/driver for your excursions by van or tuk tuk , I can recommend a guy called Sena.You can meet him at his "offfice" on the beach between Bentota Beach Hotel and Hotel Ceysands, or you can contact him by mail or phone. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Don't buy without knowledge of the local prices !

Don't buy without knowledge of the local prices !, Aluthgama

 WStat Says:  Ranga-Wine Stores is certainly one of the most modern and well-assorted on Sri lanka's westcoast. Liquors of local origin, some imported brands and a small assortment of wines are waiting for the well-off customer.Unfortunately not all of the shop-employees are meeting those... 

Tourist Traps  

Commission Boys

Commission Boys, Aluthgama

 HansDK Says:  What annoys me, is the "commission boys" in Aluthgama. Their "base" is around the fish market and the railway crossing. They will approach you and offer to show you around. If you don't go shopping, they will expect a fee for the "guided" tour. But if you go shopping with... 

Ranga Wine Stores - modern and well assorted......

Ranga Wine Stores - modern and well assorted......, Aluthgama

 WStat Says:  This store is certainly one of the most modern and well-assorted on Sri lanka's westcoast. Liquors of local origin, some imported brands and a small assortment of wines are waiting for the well-off customer.Unfortunately not all of the shop-employees are meeting those high... 

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 This store is certainly one of the most modern and well-assorted on Sri lanka's westcoast. Liquors of local origin, some imported brands and a small assortment... 

 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Aluthgama. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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A small town between Bentota and Beruwela...

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 ... an important hint about possible Rip-Offs, when buying liquor (or spices !) (see "Warnings" and "Tourist Traps") The shops and also the weekly Monday-Market in Aluthgama offer various goods,fine... 

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 This bustling little town was a short walk from my hotel at Bentota. It has a lively market and a good selection of shops. 

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