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Lanka Challenge at Arugam Bay

Published on 12/09/2010 in Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, Fun, Humour, Ideas, people, press coverage, services, stop over Ideas, Traveler's Reports and tuk tuk. 1 Comment

Lanka Challenge at Arugam Bay

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Getting to know the country, people and culture, all in a tuk-tuk
By Dhananjani Silva, Pix by Nilan Maligaspe
Tuk-ish Delight followed by Trinco and Back, Orbis, The Third Wheel, Shake and Bake, Mothertukkers, the Wolf Pack, The Dragon Wagon, Wherea??s Ali and Jar of Vegemitea?? in they came, a line of decorated tuk tuks carrying a bunch of excited, comically dressed foreigners.

Some 30 tuk tuks wrapped up this yeara??s Lanka Challenge which brought about 80 adventurous foreigners to the island to explore its scenic beauty and culture on board a tuk-tuk. As they went from point to point each day, they had to face many challenges involving culture and community in unfamiliar terraina??manoeuvring a trishaw being the biggest of them all.

Lianne Dawes and Karen Tonner from UK, the two a??Happy Hippiesa?? as they introduced themselves got down from the a??Muthertukkersa?? in multicoloured outfits. The fun-loving duo who profess a fondness for wine, photography and dancing said they wanted to do something fun and different which is why they decided to hit the Lankan roads navigating the tuk tuk.

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a??Driving this was challenging and initially I was terrified. But later I really started enjoying it. When we had a couple of breakdowns, the locals came and helped us and that is something unheard of in our countries,a?? said Lianne.

Their 10-day long journey took them right round the country from Katunayake through Negombo to Sigiriya, Trincomalee, Dambana, Arugambay, Buttala, Weerawila, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy and Colombo. The participants were judged by their tour timing from one point to another and the performance of tasks. The tour included two camping nights; one with the wanniyala-aetto in Dambana and another in Botakadan camp in Weerawila which is designed using Land Rover spare parts. Continue reading ‘Lanka Challenge at Arugam Bay’
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All eyes on tourism

Published on 08/09/2010 in accomodation, front page, hotels and Money Matters. 3 Comments

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Charumini de Silva The tourism industry has been very excited during the post war scenario. Much attention has been given to the sector from both public and private sector, PATA International and Jetwing Hotels Chairman Hiran Cooray said. Speaking on a??Sri Lanka Tourism: a??Opportunities and Challengesa?? organized by the Council for Business with Britain (CBB) yesterday, he said Asia was the first to recover from the global financial downturn and has shown a tremendous growth trend in this region. Sri Lanka, India and Nepal are leading the way performing well above the

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However Sri Lanka is still in the foundation level and many more things have to improve in the tourism industry sector. a??Recognizing the potential in the industry, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) is planning to set up a one-stop-shop where all subjects could be solved under one-roof and the banking sector is supporting the industry providing loan approvals are encouraging. a??The gold rush is now in the Eastern coastlines as there are virgin beaches from Kalpitiya to Arugambay, which is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It is timely that interested parties should build hotels while ensuring ecological sustainability. At present there are only two new hotels that have ongoing building processes in the Eastern coast. Continue reading ‘All eyes on tourism’

The East Coast of Sri Lanka is Ripe for Investment

Published on 06/09/2010 in front page, Ideas, Money Matters and services. 1 Comment

Invest in the East

The East Coast of Sri Lanka which runs from Arugam Bay, past Trincomalee and up to Nilaveli beach has finally come of age with a surge in interest from holiday makers and investors. Boasting some of the most beautiful beaches on the island, rich coral reefs and what some consider being one of the top ten surf spots in the world, the East Coast stands out from the crowd.

The peak season along this coastline runs from March to October which marries well with the west and south coast peak seasons which extend from October to April. In addition to beach activities, the East Coast is recognized for its ancient cultural sites including Koneswaram Kovil and Buddhist rock sculptures at Buduruwagala and Maligavila.

Admins Note: This seems to be a well researched and well presented advert by a property Company. Contact details shown below. Potential investors are advised to avoid traps and pitfalls. Further, impartial, non-commercial, but objective advice can be gained by contacting: arugam.info@gmail.com Continue reading ‘The East Coast of Sri Lanka is Ripe for Investment’

Arugam Surf Photo by Shane

Published on 05/09/2010 in Arugam Bay Surf Club, Arugam Surf Club, Arugambay Surf Club, Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, front page, surf and the bay. 0 Comments

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Published on 31/08/2010 in Arugam Surf Club, front page, Fun, Humour, people, surf and Traveler's Reports. 0 Comments

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A unique shot across the Bay. Showing the internationally very popular, but locally controversial Siam View Beach Bar in the background, its night light reflecting

Here is the little wave in front of our bungalow taken at about 7:00pm.

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Searching. Found a nice little beach break today.

Top spots where even amateurs can catch a wave

Published on 31/08/2010 in Arugam Surf Club, Blogs, front page and press coverage. 0 Comments

Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

Arugam Bay got it all: Traditional Fishing, a 'Baby Pool', The Main Break, Wild life and a bit of Night Life

by Robert Carroll

More than a year since the end of the civil war between the government and the Tamil Tigers, surfing is beginning to blossom in Sri Lanka. Arugam Bay, one of the countrya??s finest surfing spots, hosted the Sri Lankan Airlines Pro Surf tournament in June.
It was a great success. Arugam Bay Order chloroquine phosphate consists of a handful of villages on the east coast of the island with the nearby town of Pottuvil providing the bulk of accommodation and supplies.

The websiteA?www.arugam.info coordinates a taxi-sharing service to and from the capitala??s airport. The main break is a powerful right-hand point break, but there is a wide range of other places to take to the water. Continue reading ‘Top spots where even amateurs can catch a wave’

Arugam Bay. Living in Sri Lanka

Published on 27/08/2010 in Arugam Bay Surf Club, Arugam Surf Club, Arugambay Surf Club, Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, people, the bay and Traveler's Reports. 0 Comments

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Arugam Bay (A Bay) is renown as one of the world’s top 10 surf spots but is perhaps less well known for this tree.

Probably the most photographed in the country there is no apparent reason why it might have grown this way.

Ok back to surfing….

The above pic was taken at The Point…not of me (dream on!) and not by me…which is the main break. It is a long right-hand point/reef break that breaks at the headland from anything between 2 and 6 feet but tends to max out after 6 foot.

Another break is Pottuvil Point…a 15 min tuk tuk ride from A Bay. It is every surfers dream tropical wave. A clean right hand break rolling across the bay towards a long deserted sandy beach dotted with some huge boulders at the waters edge.

The next most popular is Peanut Farm… Continue reading ‘Arugam Bay. Living in Sri Lanka’

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Sri Lanka tops charts for UK tourists a?? Times of London

Published on 27/08/2010 in press coverage. 1 Comment

….The German Embassy said that a long standing travel advisory had been eased enabling German tourists to visit earlier restricted locations such as Yala National Park and Arugam Bay…..

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Sri Lanka is becoming one of the most popular long-haul destinations from the UK, according to The Times of London newspaper.

In an article published yesterday (25) titled a??Sri Lanka tops the charts for UK tourists on a bargain hunta?? the influential paper says that visits from the UK increased by 51 per cent last month compared with 2009, encouraged by big discounting by airlines and hoteliers striving to win back business.

The story explains that the British travel boom to Sri Lankan is due to a??the relative calm restored after decades of bombings and bloody battles with the Tamil Tigers and devastation caused by the tsunami in 2004.a?? Continue reading ‘Sri Lanka tops charts for UK tourists a?? Times of London’

Viharaya bulldozing case fixed for Sept 9

Published on 27/08/2010 in accomodation, cabanas, Culture, From our own Correspondent, front page, hotels, Money Matters, people, press coverage, Religious, restaurants, Security & Safety, services and the bay. 1 Comment

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Published on 24/08/2010 in front page. 0 Comments

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A regional Airport for Arugam Bay?

Published on 22/08/2010 in Arugam Surf Club, Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, Share Transfer, taxis and the bay. 2 Comments

The discussion about a new, proposed regional airport serving vibrantA?Arugam Bay continues.
Is this the possible site for the new Tourist hub?

'Gprdon Boss' former Prawn Farm. A perfect lagoon fronted landing strip?

Flights to Arugam Bay, Pottuvil: Ampara airport a vital hub

by cerno
There is a lot of talk about opening up the treasures of Sri Lankaa??s neglected east coast (such as Arugam bay/Pottuvil Famvir dose over the counter ) to the wider world. However one of the biggest obstacles to such a process it getting there. Currently Arugam bay/Pottuvil is a 8 hour drive from Colombo a?? which doesna??t compare well with the 10-11 hour flying time from Colombo to London. The combination of regular domestic air services to Ampara airport and local entrepreneurs can remove this major logistical hurdle to developing this area.

Ampara airport (Air Force Base) is not exactly new door to Arugam bay. Yet it is the closest runway accessible via the existing road network. Current transport services such as the AbaY Taxi a?? which currently specialises in travel from Colombo airport to Arugam Bay a?? are well placed to make the air bridge viable.

The end of the war has highlighted the pent up demand for domestic aviation services in Sri Lanka. Continue reading ‘A regional Airport for Arugam Bay?’

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Where is everybody going? Arugam Bay!

Published on 10/08/2010 in Arugam Surf Club, Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, front page, people, press coverage, the bay and Traveler's Reports. 0 Comments

Sri Lanka travel ban lifted

View across the Bay

Many Britons looking to travel to Sri Lanka this year should be glad to hear that the British Foreign Office lifted its travel ban restricting travel to Sri Lanka this week. Previously travel was restricted in the northern districts (including Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Kilinochichi and Mannar) because of violent fighting between the government army and the national separatists.

So if tourism is up by 50% to Sri Lanka since this time last year, where is everyone going?

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Considered the most traveller-friendly village in Sri Lanka, Arugam Bay is a surfer’s paradise with a touch of Asia. The best waves come in between April and October. Surfers come from all over the world to catch a wave or two from one of the nearby beaches. Everyone else enjoys watching of course, while enjoying local seafood and other local delights.

When tourist season dies down, the village loses its party scene and quiets down. It’s a perfect place for a quieter holiday and a chance to swim in the calm waters. No matter what time of year, there are endless opportunities to see exotic birds, crocodiles and even some elephants.

Little did I know that Sri Lanka is also a completely affordable travel destination as well. Emirates, Kuwait Airways, Kingfisher Airways, among others, fly from London. You can findA?cheap flights to Sri Lanka for as little as A?300. Continue reading ‘Where is everybody going? Arugam Bay!’

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Wild elephant cause of A4 main road accident

Published on 05/08/2010 in front page, people, press coverage, Security & Safety, Traveler's Reports and wild life. 4 Comments

Accident scene located on A4 main road 30 Minutes West of Arugam Bay

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The ambulance of the Lahugala rural hospital ran off the road and crashed into a wayside tree causing injuries to a doctor and five others travelling in the vehicle and extensive damage to the ambulance itself.

Wild Elephant on road. File photo

The ambulance was on its way back after transferring a patient in critical condition to the Moneragala General Hospital.

A male nurse and an attendant of the Lahugala hospital, a relative of the patient, and the ambulance driver were among the injured. They were admitted to Siyambalanduwa Base Hospital from where four were transferred to Moneragala General Hospital. The driver said he lost control of the vehicle in his attempt to avoid a wild elephant that was standing on the road. Potuvil police are conducting inquires into the incident.

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Boost for tourism in the East

Published on 05/08/2010 in front page, Money Matters, press coverage and services. 0 Comments

By B.M.Murshideen

A boost for development activities related to tourism in the Ampara district is on the cards with UPFA Parliamentarian and the Chairman of the district coordinating committee Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekara taking a keen interest.

During a meeting with the Chamber of Tourism and Industry president A.M.Jaufer in Colombo recently Rear Admiral Weerasekara also said he would take up the matter with Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa and international donor agencies to implement suitable proposals.

The end of the war has given a new face to tourism in the Eastern Province. The number of foreign and local visitors coming to Arugam Bay Sale erexin-v , Passikudah and Nilaveli has increased in the recent past.

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Continue reading ‘Boost for tourism in the East’

Kebilitta, Arugam Bay And Kumana

Published on 03/08/2010 in accomodation, Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, guesthouse, Historical sites, press coverage, Religious, restaurants, Security & Safety, the bay and wild life. 0 Comments

Over the last weekend I visited the Eastern Province with a group of friends. Having left Colombo at 4.00 in the morning, after almost a seven hour journey, we reached our destination; Arugam Bay.

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"Arugam Bay"

By KanchanaA?Ratwatte
The closest access to this much sought-after surfing beach of Sri Lanka is via Ratnapura, Uda Walawe, Wellawaya, Monaragala, Siyambalanduwa and Pottuvil. While on the way, passing Uda Walawe and Lahugala, we did see quite a few elephants. The road network as in the case of all main roads in the Eastern Province, was well laid out with a new carpet and the drive was one great experience.
As we entered the bustling township, the first observation was the number of tourists that had gathered for the internationally publicized surfing festival which had concluded the previous weekend. Continue reading ‘Kebilitta, Arugam Bay And Kumana’

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Arugam Tourists nabbed at Horton

Published on 03/08/2010 in front page, people, press coverage and wild life. 0 Comments
By Shelton Hettiarachchi
Two westerners who tried to steal rare plants from the Horton Plains national park have been fined Rs. 85,000 each by Nuwara Eliya magistrate S. G. Kariyawasam. A Sri Lankan was fined Rs. 60,000 for helping the couple.

It was revealed that the two Irish nationals had been involved in such thefts during their previous trips to Sri Lanka too. It was alleged that earlier thefts took place in Polonnaruwa, Giritale, Arugam Bay, Siyambalanduwa, Sinharaja and Hakgala national parks.

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Park caretaker P U Saranga produced the suspects in court. They were charged with unlawful entry into the park, theft of rare plants and obstructing public officials from carrying out their duties.

The two foreigners were identified as Continue reading ‘Arugam Tourists nabbed at Horton’