Pigeon Island, situated on the tip of Nilaveli Coast in the eastern port city of Trincomalee was declared open to the public this afternoon after some 25 plus years.
The only known island wild life sanctuary in the country, it is rich in various type of coral and other marine life, but had remained cut-off to the public for nearly three decades owing to the separatist conflict.
The place will from now on be managed by the Wild Life Department who have decided to issue tickets for a trip to the island which is situated some four kilometers from the Nilaveli coast.
Tickets are priced at Rs. 40 per adult and Rs. 20 for a minor. Foreigners will be charged US$ 10.00 per head, officials said. Economic Minister Basil Rajapaksa and other state officials was present at the opening ceremony.
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Source: http://www.sundaytimes.lk/index.php/latest/7786-pigeon-opened-for-the-public
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