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Thalawila to Kandy

Updated: March 11, 2024 04:07 AM
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Thalawila to Kandy - Language, Currency, Distance, How to Reach, Expenses, Best time to go, What to Eat, Where to Go, FAQ

Language

The official languages of Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil. English is also widely spoken.

Currency

The official currency of Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR).

Distance

The distance between Thalawila and Kandy is approximately 120 kilometers.

How to Reach

There are several ways to get from Thalawila to Kandy.

  • By train: The train journey from Thalawila to Kandy takes approximately 3 hours.
  • By bus: The bus journey from Thalawila to Kandy takes approximately 4 hours.
  • By car: The drive from Thalawila to Kandy takes approximately 2 hours.

Expenses

The cost of getting from Thalawila to Kandy will vary depending on the mode of transport.

  • By train: The train fare from Thalawila to Kandy is approximately LKR 300.
  • By bus: The bus fare from Thalawila to Kandy is approximately LKR 400.
  • By car: The cost of petrol from Thalawila to Kandy is approximately LKR 1,000.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Kandy is during the dry season, which runs from December to April.

What to Eat

There are many delicious Sri Lankan dishes that you can try in Kandy.

  • Rice and curry: This is the national dish of Sri Lanka and it is made with rice served with a variety of curries.
  • Hoppers: These are bowl-shaped pancakes made with coconut milk.
  • Kottu roti: This is a Sri Lankan street food made with chopped roti, vegetables, and meat.

Where to Go

There are many things to see and do in Kandy.

  • The Temple of the Tooth: This is the most important Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka and it is said to house the tooth of the Buddha.
  • The Royal Botanical Gardens: These gardens are home to a wide variety of plants and flowers.
  • The Kandy Lake: This is a beautiful lake located in the heart of Kandy.

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about getting from Thalawila to Kandy.

  • What is the cheapest way to get from Thalawila to Kandy?
  • The cheapest way to get from Thalawila to Kandy is by train.

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thalawila to Kandy?
  • The fastest way to get from Thalawila to Kandy is by car.

  • Is it safe to travel from Thalawila to Kandy?
  • Yes, it is safe to travel from Thalawila to Kandy.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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