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Hi, we are planning a six week trip to sri lanka with our 22 month old son. does anyone know of any great child friendly places (on a budget) or if it is possible to buy disposable nappies anywhere?
We're going to have a few days in Negombo, then head up to Kandy and the hill country and then head down to the south coast.

Cheers!

Hi there,

Presume you've prepared well enough and e.g. arranged a visa in your home country (can't get above 30 days in Lanka itself!).

Nappies are available in all Western-style supermarkets in the major towns: e.g. Keells, Arpico, Cargills Food City. At western (import) prices though, don't expect normal Lankan prices in these shops!

Probably he's a bit young for the Kalu-Aggala Water Park, the main kids leisure park in the country (between Colombo and Avissawella) which has huge slides, 'lazy rivers' and similar fun. Nice for parents too however.

Hotels/guesthouses with special kid attention, e.g. playgrounds, you'll find mainly on the beaches. Not much of that known to us in Kandy and Hill country.

Hope this helps as a start, feel free to come back if more details needed.

All the best,

<Erik> & [Sandya]

Would like to add some to Eric's reply -

Yes, disposable nappies are availbe at the mentioned super markets, you will find these in any major city.

Toddler: Well, there aren't much places for toddlers in Sri Lanka. Yes, the Kalu-Aggala leasure park is a bit too much for him. I suggest following places.

1. Dehiwala Zoo (Hope he can have some fun looking at the animals)
2. Pinnawala Elephant orphanage
3. Excel World (Colombo) - There are some kiddies games at this place
4. Majestic City (Colombo) - There is a place for kids...yet I'm not sure its suitable for a 2 year old
5. Take him on a train ride...

Anyways I do not have any kids my self, so I don't know many other places. If you think you'll be in trouble finding places for toddler, let me know. I will ask some of my friends and get back. There must be places, but one has to have the need.

One thing I forgot to mention-

Sathutu Uyana (Colombo)- It will be a nice place for kids...