Introducing Vavuniya
Virtually all transport to and from the north funnels through energetically bustling Vavuniya (vow-nya). It makes sense to stay here overnight to get an early start on the cross-Vanni trip to Jaffna. Although there are no real sights, an afternoon here isn’t unpleasant and the local people are charmingly hospitable.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Trincomalee to Jaffna
by radevsky 01 September 2011
Update on Jaffna buses - there are LOTS of them. From all over the place. And you needn't get up at 4am as I did! Though I was glad too,…
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RE: Trincomalee to Jaffna
by sbballer33 11 August 2011
When I was in Anuradhapura I saw Colombo-Jaffna buses passing through town (I saw a few empty seats too), I would assume they pass through…
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RE: Trincomalee to Jaffna
by flyingdutchgirl 10 August 2011
Oh dear, that sounds ominous... but how about Trinco-Vavuniya, and on to Jaffna from there? Trinco-Vavuniya should be doable, right? I'm…
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