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Famous Temples

Isurumuniya Vihara Isurumuni Vihara is located in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. It’s the altitude of 81 meters. Climate’s highest rainfall is expected in October, November and December months. In April and May of the evening, thundershowers would

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Bargaining & tipping

Tipping There is not mandatory, gratuities for excellent service are very much appreciated. Therefore, there is a general acceptation for getting a tip whenever you are satisfied with your service. (Eating in the restaurant, having a message, using a taxi,

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ATM’s & Cards

Bank & ATM Usually, all banks are open from 0900 to 1500 hrs. Monday to Friday. But some banks in main cities open 365 days 1000-1700 hrs. In super banking points and ATM are in most of the tourist destinations

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Money and prices

Currency Sri Lankan Rupee ( Rs 1/-)  Currency notes in circulation are in denomination of Rs. 5000, 1000, 500, 100, 50,20 Coins Rs. 10,5,2,1 and cents 50, 25   Costs and prices: A plate of Sri Lankan food, some rice

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Local transportation

Buses A variety of bus services is readily available in Sri Lanka. Normal, Intercity, Semi- Luxury and Luxury buses in which can travel to any part of Sri Lanka Luxury buses These buses are air-conditioned with comfortable seatand provide entertainment

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People with disabilities

  Sri Lankan’s new hotel classification system, which came into place recently, has certain criteria addressing some aspects of making tourism inclusive for all. The hotel classification system has incorporated two aspects of facilities for guests with restricted ability and

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Local People

Sinhalese constitute the largest ethnic group in the country, with 74.8% of the total population. Sri Lankan Tamils are the second major ethnic group in the island, with a percentage of 11.2%. Sri Lankan Moors comprise 9.2%. There are also

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History and politics

Pre History of Sri Lanka The story of ancient Lanka has its beginning in the culture of the stone age. An ageless, timeless period, the stone age have inhabited Sri Lanka as early as 125,000 years ago and possibly 500,000

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Local food

Sri Lankan food Sinhalese migrated to Sri Lanka probably from northern India 5000 years ago. In Sri Lanka, the dishes differ significantly from one region to another. Rice is the main staple food of Sri Lankan dishes and is usually

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