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Inside Background
History 
The people of Sri Lanka were originally a group known as the Sinhalese and...
Last edited: 18 August 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Getting tourist board information right before and even during your vacation in...
Last edited: 19 August 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Kandy is located in a high elevation and in the middle of Sri Lanka. The island...
Last edited: 19 August 2006
Architecture 
Kandy is full of magnificent architecture. There are countless shrines and...
Last edited: 20 August 2006
Recommended Reading 
Visiting Sri Lanka can be a very exotic experience for most. The history and...
Last edited: 18 August 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Take the train You may well go to Kandy with a driver and car or minibus. If...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Don't even think of renting a car! Driving in Sri Lanka is unlike anything you...
Last edited: 24 March 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
There are several great events during the year in Kandy that could really...
Last edited: 30 November 2009
Museums & Attractions 
There are many sights to take in while you are in Kandy. Exploring the unique...
Last edited: 20 August 2006
Shopping 
There is a lot of great shopping to be done in Kandy. The city has many markets...
Last edited: 20 August 2006
Waruna Antiques 
Waruna Antiques has ancient temple paintings, statues, masks,  materials...
Last edited: 14 November 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Rams 
This restaurant is now back in Colombo Street (2009) and under new management...
Last edited: 09 August 2009
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Inside Sri Lanka: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
if you visit srilanka dont give the money to anyone for change and don't change...
Last edited: 04 November 2009
Important Phrases 
  "Ayubowan" is the word used in Sri Lanka to great someone. It means Long...
Last edited: 12 March 2008
Telephones 
Telephone numbers are normally in 10digit numbers in Sri Lanka. There are three...
Last edited: 28 July 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tip! Times have been really hard in Sri Lanka. Everywhere you will meet people...
Last edited: 01 June 2008
Booking an excursion 
In Sri Lanka, like in many other tourist areas, excursions (day trips or...
Last edited: 18 September 2009
Contributing to orphanages etc. 
Often tourists want to interact with the locals in a 'social' way too, which is...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Getting around 
Sri Lanka is a beautiful country, but it is not so easy to get around. In the...
Last edited: 02 December 2009
Possible day trips from beach areas 
Possible day trips from beach areas (Marawila upto Unawatuna) Below, compiled...
Last edited: 01 September 2009
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