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What I saw in Jaffna

by tuktuk1 12 February 2012

I recently travelled to Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka. A lot has changed since the last LP edition of 2009. My report may help other travelle…
Re: travel agent - Sri Lanka

by shantha01 10 October 2011

Hi I am a tour operator with many satisfied guest from many parts of Europe and the UK. We can help you in planning and executing your…
Nehru Trophy Boat Race Alappuzha Kerala

by REJUJACOB 02 August 2011

Nehru Trophy Boat Race In 2011 The world famous Nehru trophy boatrace at Alappuzha is going to be held on 13th August Boat Races …
Re: Jaffna and the North

by gsg1 06 July 2011

Just to qualify the last post, the following is copied directly from the High Commission of Sri Lanka to the UK & Ireland website....…
Re: driver in sri lanka

by shantha01 24 May 2011

Hi Francesca, I am a tour operator with many satisfied guest from many parts of Europe and the UK. Yes. It will be better if you have…
Re: Multi Entry from India to Nepal

by hazellandcarl 20 March 2011

Hi, We met a few people when we were in Nepal who had left India and intended to return. You'll need to check for the latest info, but…
RE: jaffna

by Rod_B 14 November 2010

Hi again, Safety and Security - Local Travel Safety and Security - Local Travel - North: If you propose to visit the northern di…
Re: Travel to Jaffna

by tolleff 14 September 2010

Hello, You will need a socalled MOD to go to Jaffna. I delivered the application at the entrance of the army camp next the Galle Face…
RE: Travel to Jaffna

by Rod_B 14 September 2010

Hi, You must have permission from the Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence before travelling to the northern districts of Jaffna, Kilinochchi,…
Re: Sri Lanka - the North?

by jaliyaj 28 March 2010

Gaz, First, AFAIK, foreign passport holders still require authorisation from the Ministry of Defense if they want to visit the North.…
RE: Wildlife, Turtles and diving/snorkelling in Sri Lanka

by dodgerz 31 March 2009

hi chrissie, 1)may be you can get a good knowledge on sea turtles of sri lanka by refering this >>> http://www.srilankaecotourism.com/tur…
India-Sri Lanka Ferry Soon Come !!!

by thorntreeguy 11 January 2009

Great news for Thoern Tree friends, war in Sri Lanka is soon finish and we will be having ferry to Jaffna soon. Please reading this:…
Madurai to Kumily

by Oliedge1 09 November 2008

Hi there. I am hoping to travel from Madurai to Kumily. Is it possible to do this and then do a day trip to Mannar from Kumily? Also…
Ferry to Sri Lanka

by thorntreeguy 21 October 2008

Dear Thorntree friends, I am pleasing to announce that from December 1st 2008 I will be havving Ferry to Sri Lanka. The ferry is leaving…
Main Boat Races in Kerala 2008

by REJUJACOB 21 May 2008

August 8th Friday – Nehru Trophy Boat race, Alappuzha. August 30th Saturday – Pulinkkunnu Boat race (Alappuzha District). September 12-14…
Sri Lanka - Is it safe?

by NorthernLight 01 October 2007

Not much has changed.

While the daily shelling in the east has stopped around Trinco and Batti, there are still daily incidents…
Safety in Northern cities

by Jamesinlanka 20 July 2007

My understanding is that the A9 is closed and remains closed hence you can't arrive at Jaffna overland. If you can get there it will only…
Safety in Northern cities

by Jamesinlanka 20 July 2007

Forget Vavuniya and Mannar. Those areas are actual combat zones. The army wouldn't let you in anyway I imagine.

Trinco and Batticaloa…
Safety in Northern cities

by Annakan 20 July 2007

I was interested in visiting areas in the northern areas of Sri Lanka such as Trincomalee, Vavuniya, Mannar and if at all possible Jaffna.…
Sri Lanka - Is it safe?

by thequeenisdead 18 January 2006

I've just got back from Mannar and Vavuniya. The situation in those places is not good at all, as everyone knows and, sadly, it's fair…