Sri Lanka public transport access near Kandy - on a tight budget guide
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Accepted practical take for Kandy: Temple or sacred edges near Kandy: cover shoulders and knees, remove shoes, quiet voices. Specifically on public transport access, confirm opening hours and whether you need a guide or ticket-desk cash.
From recent passes through Kandy: If rain wrecks public transport access, keep a cafe/museum/short walk backup within 20 minutes of Kandy.
Question: for Kandy, should I overnight or day-trip if public transport access is the priority? I have one flexible night and hate wasting it on transit.
Carry small LKR for tickets, shoe storage, and short tuks around Kandy. Cards fail more than blogs admit. For public transport access, that habit saves more frustration than another booking app.
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