As I promised you here’s an update. There has been riots in several parts of the country which resulted in destruction of property. The main reasons have been the general public’s discontent with the authorities in addressing the terror attacks on churches on the Easter day. Although the low level suspects were apprehended the masterminds […]
How Are Tourists Affected In Sri Lanka After The Easter Attacks?
The joys and hopes of Sri Lankan Catholics and other communities on the Easter Sunday were shattered by terrorists who thought it would be “religious” to kill innocent civilians, mostly children and women. But it was not only the Sri Lankans who faced their destiny on that day. 32 tourists were also killed in the […]
Is it safe to visit Sri Lanka in 2019?
It is the paradise on Earth, and it is the pearl of the Indian Ocean. After suffering a brutal insurgency for almost 30 years Sri Lanka regained its name as one of the best places to visit. As the war ended in 2009 millions of tourists visited the country to enjoy the many wonders it […]
Where to eat in Kandy?
Kandy attracts thousands of tourists a year, and there are some great places to eat at, for a reasonable price. While there are famous merchants such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Burger King, there are some other places you may want to have a visit when you want to eat in Kandy. Kandy Bake House […]
What are the most popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka?
For a small island of its size, Sri Lanka has a very large number of tourist attractions all across it. Both man-made and natural, these attractions tells the world the glory of a nation that has stood the test of time. Here is a list of some of the most popular destinations among them. As […]
Bus and train fares to some destinations in the itinerary
Following are some bus fares as of March 2019 that might help you. Please note that these are common buses with no air conditioning. Many of these routes have air con buses too. All prices are in Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR). Following are some bus fares as of March 2019 that might help you. Please […]
Is it worth visiting Kandy during your 2 weeks’ stay in Sri Lanka?
In the good old days when tourism was handled by big companies that provided luxury tours Kandy was the main attraction in Sri Lanka. There were hardly any backpackers or solo travellers back then. Huge luxury buses full of tourists were a common sight in the city of Kandy as well as Peradeniya. You could […]
Essential items to bring in when you visit Sri Lanka for 2 weeks
1. Ear Plugs Sri Lanka is a very noisy country especially the urban areas. Many of the private transport buses play their music at the loudest volume which is highly irritable and bad for health. There is no law affecting them which encourages them to play at whatever level of volume they think is sufficient […]