Travel to Sri Lanka: Mahaweli Ferry A few informal ferries survive on the river, including this one at Paingamuwa, upstream from Peradeniya. Make default image size larger The ferryman owns the dugout, which he says lasts only a few years. The charge: 5 rupees, about 5 cents.  People take the ferry because there's a market on the far side. The ferryman's own residence, near the landing. As spare as is conceivable. Another trip. Ready to come ashore.

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