Map on adventure tourism locations in Sri Lanka

Adventure tourism sector is fast becoming a very popular sub- sector in the overall tourism development in Sri Lanka.

Considering the importance of having a planned development in this sector the Central Programme Management Unit ( CPMU) of the Ministry of National Policies and Economic Affairs, Resettlement and Rehabilitation, Northern Province Development and Youth Affairs together with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority ( SLTDA) and the Policy Development Office of the Prime Ministers’ Office have recently initiated discussions on potential and issues relating to adventure tourism including safety with a view to develop and expand this sector, the Ministry said in a media statement.

During these discussions, it has been proposed to develop a comprehensive map indicating locations where adventure tourism activities are taking place and indicate which type of adventure activity is popular in that area. For this purpose, technical assistance of the Survey Department will be obtained and the Ministry requests Adventure Tourism service providers and other relevant institutions to assist this process by providing the Global Positioning System ( GPS) coordinates for locations such adventure tourism activities are carried out.

These service providers have been requested to provide your details including the GPS coordinates and the type of adventure tourism services to Chandana Wijeratne, Director, SLTDA on mail: Chandana@srilanka.travel with a copy to CPMU on cpmunpea@gmail.com to reach on or before May 31.