Srilankan Sojourn - Some good to know information

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 not an issue for foreign travellers.

Accommodation
A wide range of hotels are available to suit all budgets.

We stayed in the following hotels, which were conveniently located and offered good Value For Money ;

1. Mahaweli Reach Hotel, Kandy

2. Araliya Green City Hotel, Nuwara Eliya

3. Galle Face Hotel, Colombo

To know about my personal experience of each of these cities, look out for the next posts.

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