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Language: Sinhala, Tamil and English Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee Time difference: GMT + 6 hrs Flight time: 10 hrs approx Eating out approx how much: 3 course meal £8-£20. Glass of wine £2. Soft drink 50p. Cup of tea or coffee 50p Getting about: A short taxi ride £8 Bank opening hours: Monday - Friday 9am-1 or 3pm Shop hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5.30pm; Saturday 9am-1pm Good buys: Jewellery, gems, batiks, wood carvings, tea, spices Special events: Esala Perahera festival (procession of elephants and dancers through Kandy) - August, Sinhala and Hindu New Year - April Tourist Office: 020 7930 2627 Visa Requirements: Visa on arrival NB. For passengers on Emirates or Sri Lankan Airways, your accommodation has been secured for an extra night allowing you to keep your room until departure. The southwest monsoons are May-July. Every full moon is a ‘Poya' day which means that no alcohol is served, even in tourist hotels. |
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