Through the development of the eastern part of the island Sri Lanka due to ideal climatic conditions in the future again becomes the year-round destination with the opposite a peace to the picturesque East completely reclaimed the Sri Lankan visitors are. The tourism authority of the island developed a plan for the tourist development of the eastern provinces to Pasikudah, Arugambay, Trincomalee, Nilaveli, Waakarai, Verugal and Kalkudah. A Committee was called, that has the development of the area to the task. The region is known for its world-class surfing spots, the Hindu shrine Koneswaram and beautiful beaches. The climate aspect is considered to be one of the biggest advantages of the development of the East. The southwest monsoon brings the already developed West Coast mainly precipitation during the spring and summer months of winter, however, an ideal holiday weather characterized by. On the East Coast the situation is exactly the opposite with a dry period in summer and a more humid in the winter. Both coasts would be thus climatically complement and visitors offer two high season periods per year.
Under the direction of the Minister responsible for the development of the East of Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also representatives of the private tourism industry in Sri Lanka belong to the Committee. Small, privately owned accommodation are planned, larger hotel complexes to follow later. Chandrakanthan stresses the economic importance for the population resident in the East: we are ready to work on our goals. The development in the eastern part of the country will benefit the local population. We know that the region offers many attractions.” Images and further press information about Sri Lanka under and.