Overpriced tourist food menus at Kandy lake restaurants
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No that is the tourist trap tax Restaurants directly facing the lake or the Temple of the Tooth often hand foreigners a secondary English menu with prices marked up 300 percent Walk 10 minutes up the hill or into the side streets of Kandy town A fantastic local rice and curry buffet should only cost you 500 to 800 rupees maximum
Always check Google reviews first The good local spots have hundreds of reviews praising the cheap prices
Scam Watch: kandy
TukTuk or tour drivers take you to "gem museums" or "government-certified" gem shops. They receive huge commissions (up to 40%) on anything you buy. Prices are inflated 3-10x the actual value.
Men approach tourists near Temple of the Tooth offering to be guides. After the tour, they demand large "donations" or guide fees (5000-10000 LKR).
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