The Hill Country - Sri Lanka - page 345

published by Unesco and the Central Cultural Fund, which provides background informa-
tion on the ancient sites.
Information
DANGERS & ANNOYANCES
The back alleys of the town centre are worth avoiding after dark. Most habitués are local
guys searching out gambling dens and late-night bars.
Touts mooch around the train station and the lake. It's best to book ahead with a guest-
house; most will pick you up from the Kandy train station.
While researching we also heard of solo women travellers being hassled around the
lakeside at dusk and after dark. Get a three-wheeler back to your guesthouse to keep safe.
INTERNET ACCESS
There are internet cafes throughout the town centre (Kotugodelle Vidiya has a glut of such
places). All charge around Rs 60 per hour. Virtually every hotel also has wi-fi access.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Lakeside Adventist Hospital HOSPITAL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 222 3466;40 Sangaraja Mawatha)
Has English-speaking staff.
MONEY
The following all have ATMs and exchange facilities.
Bank of Ceylon BANK
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Dalada Vidiya)
Has an ATM and exchange facility.
Commercial Bank BANK
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Kotugodelle Vidiya)
Has an ATM and exchange facility.