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The distances are manageable - Colombo to Kandy is about 3 hours by car, Kandy to Ella about 5 hours by train.",["null","__typename",485,"questions",510,"answers",511],"What should I pack for a Sri Lanka holiday?","Pack light, breathable clothing for the coastal and lowland areas where it's hot and humid year-round. If visiting the hill country (Nuwara Eliya, Ella), bring warmer layers as temperatures can drop significantly, especially at night. Modest clothing is essential for temple visits - shoulders and knees must be covered. A light scarf or shawl serves multiple purposes. Comfortable walking shoes are important for temple complexes and uneven terrain. Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, SPF 50+ sunscreen) is crucial. Rain gear or a compact umbrella is useful during monsoon season. Mosquito repellent and any prescription medications complete the essentials.",["null","__typename",485,"questions",513,"answers",514],"What does Alike Assured mean for Sri Lanka holidays?","When you book a Sri Lanka holiday with Alike Assured, you're protected by three key guarantees that make your trip genuinely worry-free. First, everything you book is pre-verified with our contracted partners before you travel - your hotel, room type, meals, transfers, and activities are all confirmed in advance. Second, you have dedicated 24x7 support throughout your journey, from booking through your last day in Sri Lanka, with live human responses on call and WhatsApp. Third, if we fail to deliver any material part of your confirmed package, our team arranges the closest available alternative on priority. Alike Assured is our commitment that you get exactly what you paid for, with someone looking after you every step of the way.",["null","__typename",516,"banner_title",417,"banner_description",517,"banner_image",414,"hide_activity",518,"hide_story",518],"CityCustom","\u003Cstyle>#html-body [data-pb-style=EJFH8T3]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003C\u002Fstyle>\u003Cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"full-bleed\" data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"EJFH8T3\">\u003Cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\">\u003Cp>Sri Lanka is a breathtaking island destination known for its ancient temples, golden beaches, lush tea plantations, and rich cultural heritage. Some of the most popular tourist attractions include Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, Yala National Park, Galle Fort, and the scenic train journey through the misty hills of Ella.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>",false,["null","__typename",520,"categories({\"filters\":{\"url_key\":{\"eq\":\"sri-lanka\"},\"user_created\":{\"eq\":0}}})",521,"categoryList({\"filters\":{\"url_key\":{\"eq\":\"sri-lanka\"},\"user_created\":{\"eq\":0}}})",526],"Query",["null","__typename",522,"items",523],"CategoryResult",[524],{"__ref":525},"CategoryTree:886",[527],{"__ref":525}]