Cycling in Srilanka: Part-1: Colombo-Matara-Nuwara Eliya-Kandy
Srilanka (historically known as Ceylon), is an Island country in South Asia. It is separated from Indian peninsula by Gulf of Mannar. I had a long time wish to visit this country. Finally, I travelled this wonderful country on my bicycle from 2nd -26th December’24 along with my cyclist friend, Mr. PH Patil (from Karnataka). Day-0: 2nd December’24: Reaching Srilanka: I reached Bhandaranayeke International Airport at 9.45 pm by Srilankan Airlines, UL196) with my cycle. There were no extra charges for my oversize luggage (box size 1500x813x229 mm, 28 kg) and immigration was also hassle free. I withdrew some Srilankan rupees (LKR) from my forex card and taken a Srilankan mobile SIM card (Dialog) at the airport itself. My partner, Mr Patil reached at 11.45 pm from Bangaluru. We booked a Van (7700 LKR) and reached to our pre-booked hotel (Hotel Ocean Edge & suits, Marine drive, Colombo-3, 30 km from airport) at 1 am. Day-1: 3rd Dec’24: Colombo City: 25 km cycli...