Introducing Ampara
This reasonably prosperous district capital, patchily dappled with paddy fields, lakes and palm groves, is a possible base for visits to the Gal Oya National Park and various beautiful lakes and tanks in the surrounding countryside. It’s a local transport hub, and is currently the base for many NGO workers, who find the town’s workmanlike hospitality, good order and lack of Islamic restrictions much easier than the ravaged coastal towns.
Advertisement
Last updated: Sep 25, 2008
Thorn Tree forum discussion
Recent posts
-
Sri Lanka - Car Hire in south east
by buggslife 22 June 2011
Hey, Is there much car hire available outside of Colombo? I would like to hire something (car or pick-up if needed) preferably around…
-
Re: Latest Jaffna travel info
by hazellandcarl 26 March 2011
Hello - sorry for the late reply just saw this post!! When applying for a permit in Colombo they usually want you to specify a date of…
-
Re: Flood in Sri Lanka
by nilmahanel 14 January 2011
Colombo is not as bad as other parts of the country and not like it was in the third quarter 2010. Today the sun was shining a bit and…
In our shop
Bags feeling light?
Coffee table looking bare?
Get your guidebooks, travel goods, even individual chapters, right here.
Hotels & Hostels
Check out all our reviewed and recommended accommodation and book online.
Advertisement
