tour Matara

INFORMATION FOR TOURISTS

Traveling from Colombo to Matara can be made either by train or air conditioned buses. While there are only a limited number of trains, buses are available every half and hour. Both the journeys take about four hours. Matara is the last railway station where the railway lines end in the South. Bus rout and the railway lines run parallel through the southern coastal sea beach at your right hand side. Distance between the railway station and the main bus stand is about 500 meters. The popular mode of transport in the city is "Three Wheelers". Apart from this there are hiring cars and vans. The traditional mode of traveling of carts pulled by bulls are also available .Hotels of all the grades are also available within the city. Almost all the state and private banks have their branches. While postal facility is provided by the State Post Office, private agency post offices are also functioning. Cyber cafes with e-mail and internet facilities are also available. The city is full of shopping outlets for any necessary requirements.Main Language spoken is Sinhalese, but you will be able to manage yourself with English. Above is only a brief guidance to the tourist as well as locals who wish to visit Matara. Thank you.