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Travel information and tips on Sri Lanka including passport information, accommodations, transportation to and in Sri Lanka, attractions and things to see and do, restaurant suggestions, tours, and much more.
Here is a quick overview on Sri Lanka
The first Sinhalese arrived in Sri Lanka late in the 6th century B.C. probably from northern India. Buddhism was introduced in about the mid-third century B.C., and a great civilization developed at the cities of Anuradhapura (kingdom from circa 200 B.C. to circa A.D. 1000) and Polonnaruwa (from about 1070 to 1200). In the 14th century, a south Indian dynasty established a Tamil kingdom in northern Sri Lanka. The coastal areas of the island were controlled by the Portuguese in the 16th century and by the Dutch in the 17th century. The island was ceded to the British in 1796, became a crown colony in 1802, and was united under British rule by 1815. As Ceylon, it became independent in 1948; its name was changed to Sri Lanka in 1972. Tensions between the Sinhalese majority and Tamil separatists erupted into war in 1983. Tens of thousands have died in the ethnic conflict that continues to fester. After two decades of fighting, the government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) formalized a cease-fire in February 2002 with Norway brokering peace negotiations. Violence between the LTTE and government forces intensified in 2006 and the government regained control of the Eastern Province in 2007. In January 2008, the government officially withdrew from the ceasefire, and has begun engaging the LTTE in the northern portion of the country.
Information will be coming to Getting Away soon. In the mean time, click on Sri Lanka* to go to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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Books, Maps and Other Resources
My favorite guidebooks when I am traveling is
Fodor's. I find them to be quite complete, easy to use, and almost always on the
money with helps and tips for traveling in the country I am visiting. Click on
Fodor's Travel Guides
to find the perfect guidebook for your travels.
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Getting To Sri
Lanka
By Air
By Sea
By Rail
By Road
Tours to and in
Sri Lanka
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Getting Around
In Sri Lanka
By Sea
By Rail
By Road
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Cities, Towns
and Areas of Sri Lanka
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Some Things To See And Do In Sri Lanka
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Some Suggestions
For Accommodations In Sri Lanka
There is a wide variety of accommodation, ranging from
budget to modern high-class hotels. These have extensive facilities including
swimming pools, health clubs, several restaurants, full business services and
shopping arcades. It is advisable to make advance reservations. All rooms are
subject to 4 per cent tax and 10 per cent service charge.
For accommodations in Sri Lanka, click on Hotels in Sri Lanka
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Some Suggestions
For Dining In Sri Lanka
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Some Favorites In Sri Lanka
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Some Interesting Links For Sri Lanka
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