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Travelling to Sri Lanka
| By Air | The only way to enter Sri Lanka is by air. Colombo is the international gateway for direct flights from Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. There are flights available between Colombo and Madras, Trichy, Trivandrum and Bombay. |
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Travelling in Sri Lanka
| By Air | There are no domestic passenger flights in Sri Lanka, which leaves buses and trains as the dominant modes of transport. | | By Bus | There are many types of buses, mainly they are cheap and can be overcrowded. Train travel, while slower, is more comfortable. Motorbike and car hire are becoming increasingly popular. | | By Car | It is common to rent a car with a driver for a day-trip or a few days during tour of the island. Local transport consists of buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws. Agree a fare beforehand. |
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Accommodation
There are various types of accommodation in Sri Lanka, these vary from budget to top-end hotels and resorts. Prices vary according to the accommodation type. Budget room: US Dollar 4 - 15, Moderate hotel: US Dollar 15 - 30, Top-end hotel: US Dollar 30 and up. |
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