Other Information


Visa

For information regarding entry visa please visit

Those who need a letter of invitation please contact iPURSE Secretariat.

Insurance

The participants are adviced to make their own arrangments for travel/health insurance etc.

Health Care

  • University Health Centre
    		• +94 812 392 024
  • Peradeniya General Hospital
    		• +94 812 388 001
  • General Hospital, Kandy
    		• +94 812 233 337

Emergency

Emergency contact numbers,

  • Police
    		• 119
  • University Security
    		• +94 81 2389182, +94 81 2392134

Currency Exchange

The main currency used within Sri Lanka is Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR). Foreign currency exchange centers can be found at airports, most hotels and large shopping centers. Visa, Master card and American Express are accepted in many Department stores and hotels. Banks are opened during week days from 8.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. and some banks are opened on Saturdays.

Electricity

220V, 50Hz.

Climate and Weather

This is the monsoon period and cloudy weather with some showers are expected in the area. Temperature may range around 26 - 300C during the day time and some degrees less in the night time.