Sri Lanka Travel Forum

Is the timetable provided by Sri Lanka Tourist Board up-to-date?

http://www.srilankatourism.org/lang/en/traveller/trainschedule.php

Firstly thank you for taking the time to read our question. We are both early 50 who want to go to Sri Lanka in March 2008 for approx 25 days.
We plan to stay in Coumbia for 2 nights and then travel. We would like to see all the cultural sights, then visit the hill country before going to the beach and then back to columbia overnight.
We think we would prefer a base and then see what there is to see before moving to the next place. Please can anybody help us with an itinery and also reasonable small friendly accomodation. We think we would like to do most of it ourselves if possible as we have done a lot of escorted holidays which have been fabulous but very rushed, Also where should we go for our last 5 days on the beach. Thank you for helping us.
Chris

How long does it take to climb the rock and how long to walk down? Geoff

Hello! Some friends and I are travelling to Sri Lanka next October, and I was wondering what weather we can expect. We're visiting the more mountainous area, which I think is in the north, but can't be sure, as my geography is apalling. I've had a look on the web, but I can't seem to find a clear account of average weather in October, so would be extremely grateful for any information.
This is especially important to me as i have a nagging feeling it may be monsoon season...
Any recommendations for clothing/essentials would also be helpful, and gratefully received.
Thanks!
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HI, we are looking at trying to book some hotels over the christmas period and have left it a bit late so we are left with ones that there does not seem to be so much information about, so was hoping someone out there might be able to advise us the choices we have. We have a choice between the Ancient Guest House, The Village and are still trying to contact the Eden Hotel - if anyone know anything about any of these, we would love to hear about them. All of them are in the Dambulla as everywhere else is full.
If you have any information on Hotels in Sigiriya other than Sigiriya Hotel or Sigiriya Village hotel, we would also like to hear about them. Thanks for your help. aj

Anyone been to Negombo beach this year?
Any special things to do, or rather not to do?

We are travelling at the end of july for 2 weeks, staying at the Palm beach hotel. Does anyone know anything about it?

Thanks in advance!

Dee.

After a visit to Sri Lanka a few years ago I met a family who lived in Alutgama near bentota beach the familys name is fernando and they lived at walipanna road. does anyone know if they are safe or indeed the area survived. I would also like to know about the safety of a guide we had called Annanda. I am sorry but I can't remember his surname all I know is that he lived in Galle but travelled everyday to Alutgama and he could be contacted via the tailors shop in Alutgama.

Please if anyone knows the whereabouts of these people or the state of alutgama could you please advise me. I have postage messages on every board I can find and as yet have had only one reply from a Sri Lankan man in colombo called rupesh, who is very nice and his page is very informative but alas he is miles away from the area I need to know about.

Thanks

Bev

Our family is looking for Milani De Silva (she got married a couple of years ago, so her last name might have ghanged) and her family. They live in Ahungalla (totawatta road), and own a restaurant and a villa called Rocky Point Villa right next to Triton Hotel. Milani's father is a fisherman and he delivers fisheh to the triton hotel.
We have tried to reach them, and tried to contact Triton hotel to make sure everything is okay in the area, but with no results. Could you try to help us to find out how they are?

We go married at the Triton in November 2002, and have great memories of our day and all the staff that added to our overall experience greatly. In light of the terrible recent events in Asia, does anyone have any information on the status of the hotel and any casualties or damage? Any information at all would be great.

A: Yes Jeananne. I have also read reports that say there were 17 Japanese tourists staying at the hotel at the time who were all killed along with the staff. The assistant chef managed to survive by clinging on to a tree overhanging the restaurant. The safari vehicles and their drivers were also swept up by the fierce waters.

I realise the number who died there is just a small proportion of those who have lost their lives elsewhere , but having stayed in that particular hotel it just brings it all home in a very direct way.

I don't know whether people like Benil, the tour guide attached to the hotel, was there at the time. It would be good to have news that he and his family are OK.

On a slightly more positive note, one report said that most of the animals in the park survived as they instinctly were able to make it to higher ground.

Sue

My wife and I are arriving in Sri lanka on 23rd December and have a driver for the 2 weeks we are there. We need to book accomodation in advance in the following places on the following days - can anyone help with the booking or know anyone to contact who may be able to help?

23rd Kandy
24th Dambulla
25th Anuradhapura
26th Nilaveli
27th Sigiriya
28th Kandy
30th Nuwara Eliya
31st Dalhousie
1st Kalawana
2nd yala
3rd mirissa
4th Marissa

Please help!

Thanks

Hi, we are looking at having our honeymoon in Sri Lanka in October 2005. We want to spend a few days relaxing in a nice hotel on the beach (not TOO expensive!) and then travelling around the island for a week or so. Can anyone recommend a nice hotel in a place with great beaches? We're looking for romance and relaxing!!

Thanks!

Fiona

Can anyone tell me if it's possible to climb Adam's Peak in November (we'll be there the last 2 weeks)?

If so, where's a good place to base ourselves, is there any particular day of the week we should/shouldn't do it, and what sort of gear do we need to bring in terms of footwear and clothing - presumably it gets cold up there at night-time?!

Any advice would be great.

thanks
bg

Hi all

Thanks for reading this question.

Is there any snorkelling in (or near) Ranweli Village)

TIA

Hello dear VT Members

At the end of August i go to Sri Lanka together with a friend and we stay for three weeks. I always make my journeys on my own hand. We like to travel around and to spend a relaxing time at the beach. And if its possible we try to avoid the public places with much other tourists.
So if you can give me a good tip where to stay i would be very thankful.
But more i be interesting about Malaria prophylaxis! Is it necessary to make a prophylaxis with Lariam or Resorchin in Sri Lanka? What have you done against the danger of malaria?
For every reply i would be very thankful.
With many greetings
Mahoud

Hello,

In the beginning of August my friends and I are coming to Sri Lanka with staying in Hikkaduwa and Negombo. I've read all the info I could find in the Internet about the country, but still there are some questions remained:
- Are there any discos or shows in the evenings? I heard that everything is closed after 8 p.m. Is it true?
- Is a sunlotion with SPF 10 enough not to get sun-burned? I am rather tanned, but my friends are not.
- Are there any Internet cafes to send e-mails or places to burn a cd with digital photos? I just worry that there will be too many photos:)

Thanks a lot,

Mirriko

Dear readers,

I want to visit Sri Lanka on my own in january 2005. I am a 24 year old woman who just wants to buy a planeticket and go there on my own.

-Is Sri Lanka save to travel as single woman?
-Is there a dresscode and what else should I take care of?
-Are there other woman who've been here and want to share their experiences with me?
-Is there enough accomadation to sleep without making a reservation?
-What's happening with the tamil tigers today (is it safe)??
-Have you got any other tips, comments or things I should take care of?

If you can answer 1 or more of these questions I would be very greatfull. Thank you11

I will travel to SR at nov-dec 2004.
In is possible to see in any National park of SR the tiger -live?
Where is the best place to visit local aborigin people (Veddahs)?
thx

i'm considering moving to sri lanka and had a few questions. i'm having trouble finding answers so ANY assistance would be greatly appreciated! even advice on where to go for some answers!
THANK YOU
-what english "free to air" TV is available in Badulla?
-is the town water potable?
-is teh town water reliable?
-is it safe to travel in the surrounding areas?
-what are the main tourist locations in the surrounding areas?
-what grocery supermarkets are in Badulla?
-is western bread available?
-is wheat flour for bread making available?
-is wine and beer available in the supermarkets?
-is english spoken (and understood) in the fresh food market?
-is fresh meat (beef, chicken, pork) available?
-where can we get western meals?
-what immunizations are required for travelers and short term residents?
-are prescription medicines available?

thanks

Could you please tell me if the tallest building in the world is in Sri Lanka? My eight year old son and I are having a friendly bet.
Thank you. Lahop

6 of us are travelling to Sri Lanka at the end of the year.
We would like to know which beach resort is best to stay at Beruwala, Negombo or Kalutara? And what hotels. We were looking at Tangerine Hotel, Kalutara, Royal Oceanic Hotel, Negombo & Riverina or Club Palm Garden, Beruwela. Anybody have any info on these hotesl? We dont mind basic as long as its clean.

Weather in Dec/Jan Good or bad?

I would be really grateful of any information you guys could give me. I know its not till the end of the year but want to get it all booked.

Thanks
Holarika xx

Hi,
I'm going to be staying at a hotel in Kalutara in a couple of weeks time. I'm a keen intermediate surfer. Can anyone tell me if I'm likely to get any surf on Kalutara beach? If so, are ther any particular hazards?
Many thanks.

hello there

I am trying to get in contact with European people living and or working in Sri Lanka.

I want to live abroad and Sri Lanka is my favourite choice.
I want to know if there are good possibities to find a job there and were I can find more information

TX

im hoping to do a bit of surfing whilst in sri lanka ,is there many other spots on the west coast other than around arugam bay,as my girlfreind is with me