Buying food from train vendors safely on the way to Kandy
4 Answers from travellers
The train vendors are heavily regulated by the railway authority and provide a vital service. The hot snacks like roasted peanuts, wade (lentil fritters), and sweet tea are delicious and entirely safe to eat because they are deep-fried at high heat. Just avoid the pre-cut fruit sold in little bags if you have a sensitive stomach.
The prawn wade on the train is amazing. I ate them on the entire journey and my stomach was totally fine.
Carry small change. 50 and 100 rupee notes are best, they rarely have change for a 5000 note.
Scam Watch: colombo
Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.
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