The government is exploring the introduction of cable car facilities at Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak), as part of broader efforts to enhance tourism infrastructure.
The proposal was discussed at a Tourism Task Force meeting held on Tuesday (28) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath.
During the meeting, it was noted that long-standing requests have been made to introduce a cable car system in the Sri Pada area, and several other locations, including Kikiliyamana and Ella, have also been identified as potential sites for similar projects.
Conducting feasibility studies for these locations, obtaining the necessary preliminary approvals and examining the reports required for implementation was focused on during the meeting.
Moreover, the meeting also reviewed plans to introduce a visa-free facility for citizens of 40 countries from May 25, a move expected to boost tourist arrivals.
Progress on improving sanitation facilities in 19 national parks, including Yala, was also discussed, with authorities noting that maintenance responsibilities have been assigned to a private entity.
Plans to establish a dedicated tourist zone along the coastal stretch from Kollupitiya were also discussed, with expectations that the initiative could attract between 2,000 and 3,000 visitors.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe and senior officials, including representatives from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority and the Department of Wildlife Conservation. (Newswire)