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Sri Lanka

Info Travel Sri Lanka

A Guide to Travel Around Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is an island in the Indian Ocean, situated 50 kms. or 31 miles off the Southern tip of India, and is separated from India by the Palk Strait. The Aryan Prince Vijaya called it Tambapanni as he saw the soil of the west coast a copper colour. The Graeco-Roman mariners called it Taprobane as it was dificult for them to pronounce Tambapanni. The Geographer Ptolemy called it Taprobanam on his Map. It is also called Serendib, Ratnadvipa (Isle of Gems), Zeilan and Ceylon, among others: all of which echo its paradisiacal qualities and character. The island figures as the focal point in the Ramayana legend of Rama and Sita, and is said to have been blessed by three separate visits of the Buddha to Kelaniya, Nagadeepaya, and Mahiyanganaya. The island impressed travellers from the Chinese monk Fa Hsien (5th century AD) to Marco Polo (circa 1293); and still charms tourists of varied pursuits, persuasions and pleasures to this day with its myriad magical mysteries; and – not least of all – continues to enamour its people with fresh facets of what was long considered the “crowning jewel” of the British Empire. read more>>

Why Travel ?
Travel teaches us there’s more to life than what we experience day to day. Stories and documentaries on television, Stories of travel sharing by your colleagues, reading about adventures and travel books could have inspired you. But none of these can bring you the real effect of the experience of travelling.

But travel also comes with hidden dangers, nothing will ever look the same again and you have to traverse your chosen path with extra care, do not stick to any predictions. Be ready with all what you have learnt by travel hints. read more>>

Read Before you START TRAVELING

Vehicle:

You may be planning to drive your own vehicle or maybe a hired one, yet make sure the vehicle is mechanically sound.
Get the vehicle thoroughly inspected by your mechanic.
Replace all the worn-out parts.
Pack all the spares required in any emergency and the tool kit.
Make sure the spare wheel is on standby.
Make sure that you load only things that you absolutely need.
Check all revenue license and insurance of the vehicle.
You an use the Motor Guide published by us for assistance at any emergency.

When to Start:

Calculate the time backwards from the final destination
Add supplementary time for visiting the places on your way
Confirm the time with the place where you are going to stay at the final destination.
(Road maps and the distance chart will help you to do these estimates).
Preparation
Food and Water are very important and you will not get them everywhere the way you want; it’s better to prepare at least one meal as you could get stranded somewhere or held up by a breakdown or what ever.
Meals must essentially be prepared when you are travelling with kids.
Always carry some confectionary items and water.
Get everybody involved in pre-trip planning, especially as kids will get a good exposure in this.
Plan the accommodation; if you are looking for budget accommodations it’s always advisable to carry your sleeping needs.
Take a good country map in order to have a closer overview of the country.
Take sufficient money for the entire journey. We also have provided information of ATMs on the Road Maps.
Do not rely on your credit cards alone.
Compartmentalise your goods and pack your vehicle in such a way that you could easily access contents. For instance, Food, clothes, medicine, emergency needs, tools, spares, on the journey needs, etc.
Keep informed a reliable person where you are going and when you are planning to come back.
Enjoy the travel with the travel hints and information !!
First Aid

(Take an umbrella and a torch always in your vehicle.)