What’s New - Sri Lanka - page 37

Uda Walawe National Park Accommodation
Renowned for its elephant spotting, this national park now has many more sleeping op-
tions, such as the safari-experience at Athgira River Camping .
Wilpattu National Park Accommodation
This park received few visitors during the war years but now is opening right up. New
guesthouses and hotels are appearing outside the gates .
The A9 road, Jaffna Peninsula
Repaved and fully reopened, the A9 highway across the Tamil Eelam region and on to
Jaffna allows for exploration of these fascinating lands. Watch, too, for the resumption of
the Colombo-Jaffna train service.
Beach Hotels, Arugam Bay
The beautiful beaches at this surfer and sun-seeker hangout have great new places to stay,
including the Sandy Beach Hotel .