Thursday, April 12, 2012

Tuk Tuk Sri Lanka

Tuk Tuk also known as Auto Rickshaw or Three wheeler is a common vehicle in Sri Lanka. It is commonly used by middle class people. It is a simple and easy vehicle to travel. In recent years Tuk Tuk placed the need of cabs in Sri Lanka.

Picture of Tuk Tuk aka three wheeler 

The Name Tuk Tuk originated just because of the sound this vehicle makes when it starts. Tuks can be comfortable enough to hold three people. It is the fastes method to travell in any part of Sri Lanka. (for small distance)

There are few things you need to take care when travelling via Tuk tuks.


  1. The Tuk Tuks are really fast. 
  2. Your life is not in your hand when travelling via tuks. 
  3. Before taking Tuk Tuks, ask the driver the charge to travel to the specific place. Otherwise you will have to pay more than what you should pay. 
  4. If you are a foreigner then you will have to pay at least five times more than what you should pay.so always be with a guide.
  5. You can get tuk tuks anywhere in Sri Lanka. 
  6. You won't feel bored, because tuk tuk drivers won't close their mouth. 
  7. Comfortable and fresh air

So i pointed out most of the important facts about tuk tuks of Sri Lanka. Hope you will enjoy the tuk tuk ride ;) If you want more facts about tuktuks then go for WikiPedia Tuk Tuks.


tuk tuks

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