Around the World in Silver Years

Currency All foreign and Indian currency get good exchange rates when converted to Srilankan Rupee.  1 SL Rupee equalled 0.27 INR, when we visited. There are plenty of money exchange booths just outside the Colombo airport. Food is not an issue since Indian and continental cuisine is available at most places. As such, Srilankan Gravy is quite similar to its Indian Version and worth a try for the taste of their local spices.  Transport   Colombo is the main, convenient airport in Srilanka offering connections to all major cities of the world. It is connected by rail to all major Srilankan towns as well as local travel. Government and privately run buses are also available for local, intercity and out station travel. Taxis are easily available t the airport itself and also within the city for local and out station travel. In most cases, the driver himself acts as a tourist guide. Language English is widely spoken and hence, it is...

Best time to Travel  Srilanka has tropical weather; Can get very hot & humid in summers and wet during rains. November to February is the best time to visit Cities and places to be visited Colombo   3 nights A business/commercial centre & a major sea port. Must See:   Kelaniya Buddhist temple dating back to 6th CBC Galle          2 nights (not visited personally) Kandy       3 nights A picturesque British hill town that offers ample local sights and daytrip options Must See: Temple of the Tooth taken from Buddha dating back to 313 AD, Kandy Lake and Royal Botanical Garden Day trips from Kandy: Sigiriya palace - a UNESCO World Heritage site located on a rock 600 Ft high Dembula Rock Buddha Temple - 500 ft high dating back to 1 BC  Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - world's largest collection of captive elephants. Herd going for bath in the morning and returning in the afternoon ,makes for a uniq...

During the active service years, one is full of commitments and liabilities. It is only after retirement with the children settled, unlimited free time is available at hand. What better way to utilise this time than  travelling to places within India and abroad To make a beginning, there can be no better foreign country, for an Indian,  to travel to than Sri Lanka.  Why Sri Lanka For Indians, Sri Lanka holds a special interest since it has a mention in their mythological epic 'Ramayana'. The travel time from India to Sri Lanka can maximum be 3-4 hours, depending on the place of departure making it comparable to  the travel time within India. Sri Lanka is adjacent to India, without any travel hassles including free access without any prior Visa requirement.    Other reasons for Indians can include similar culture, food habits, weather and no language problem. Above all, Sri Lanka offers excellent currency exchange rates for all tourists.  To get  p...