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Visits to former Tiger strongholds and
"Little England" with Target Travels

May 15, 2013, 8:25 pm



Target Travels which is the wholly owned travel arm of the conglomerate, Ranfer Group of Companies will re-initiate its activities in the domestic travel sector in keeping with the rapid changes occurring within the Sri Lankan tourism sector. The company will organise two tours this month.


 The first will be during Vesak holidays organised jointly with Expo Rail and Hotel Galway to Nuwara Eliya. The tour will commence from the Fort Railway Station on 25th Saturday and travel to the hills in . the super luxury first class rail compartment attached to the Badulla Express train where the guests will enjoy breathtaking views nd ghreat scenery throughout the journey. Breakfast and lunch will be served during the journey..


The ride from Nawalapitiya onwards the train will meander its way through rolling hills, beautifully manicured tea gardens which will surely take one’s breath away.


MV Farah lll, the vessel seized by the LTTE : On the coast of Mullaitivu

One could also venture out to the "open deck" area of the Expo carriage to take photographs or simply enjoy the freshness of the mountains and the misty salubrious climate. No sooner the train reaches Nanuoya the group is whisked away to Hotel Galway and a grand dinner buffet awaits the guests.


Next morning after b’fast the group will visit Sita Amman Kovil, Japanese Garden, Lake Gregory area, Bale market and the Nuwara Eliya market. After checking out from the Hotel, the guests will be transferred back to Nanuoya station to catch the "Down" train to Colombo. Lunch, tea and dinner will be served on board.ETA Colombo Fort Station.


The second tour is to the historic "Mullaitive War Zone" during 31st May-2nd June(2n/3d).The main focus is Mullative (Pudukudirippu)area where the Sri Lanka Army defeated the LTTE.


There are 12 vital site visits covered in the tour, namely Vishwamadhu area (Prabhakaran’s Hospital bunker, fruit farm and torture chambers) in addition  to Farah 3 the pirated Jordanian ship by the LTTE. Soosai’s house, submarine boat yard, the swimming pool, submarine testing tank, Prabhakaran’s four tier bunker, vehicle graveyard, SL Army Victory Monument and memorial for 1600 slain SL army officers. An officer from SLA will accompany as a guide to all the sites.


The stay for two night will be at Green House and Lagoon’s Edge(overlooking Nandikadal) maintained by the Sri Lanka Army Mullaitive Camp with sumptuous Sri Lankan meals served by the army chefs.Both properties have AC facilities.


 On this tour the group will cover towns and villages that were featured during the 30 year war .Some of them are Anuradhapura, Medawachchiya, Vavuniya, Omantai, Puliyankulam, Nedunkani, Oddusudan, Wellamullawaikkal, Pudumathalan in addition to Nanthikadal Lagoon and Pudukudirippu which were key areas connected to the final battle "Humanitarian Operation".


 There are only 14 beds Available for the tour and Sri Lankans and expats are advised to book early. Travel by a 25 seater luxury, AC mini coach.