Travel & Lodging
Traveling to Jaffna for the race itself is an experience. Most riders and support crew will travel a day or two before to Jaffna the main town closest to the race starting point Point Pedro.
AC Bus
There are a couple of bus options, both day and night
Ticket Price: LKR 2500/- and LKR 2000/- for bicycle
Bus Schedule
Transport OptionS
There are a couple of train options, both day & night
Ticket Price: Rs 1500/
Train Schedule
hotel Options/start
If you are looking for luxury lodging it has to be Jaffna main town which is 30 km away from the race start and a 45-minute drive. There are small scale basic motels options close to Point Pedro which needs to be booked after checking on the latest conditions
Jetwing Jaffna-Jaffna
4 Star. Venue Partner in 2020 Race The Pearl , City center .Wifi .32 km to Race start
the fox resort-Jaffna
4 Star . Relaxed atmosphere . 5 km /10 minutes away from the city . Wifi ..Pool . 32 Kms to Race start
guest houses/start
Jaffna peninsula becomes more exotic as you hit the inner cities. Be mindful not to always expect luxury standards as these small business owners are rebuilding their businesses through ups and downs and don't get fancy travelers all the time. Before booking ask around to see the latest conditions of the property. Most come early and stay in Jaffna and then move to a smaller guest house, motel in Point Pedro close to the race
Tulip Guest Inn-point Pedro
Basic . Working AC , Riders have stayed here in the past .Positioned above Tango
5 km from Race start
tango hotel-jaffna
Very basic . Working AC, clean linen and bath rooms. Riders have stayed here in the past Food has to be pre arranged 6 km from Race start
lihini village hotel-dambulla
hotel Options/finish
If you are looking for luxury lodging it has to be Jaffna main town which is 30 km away from the race start and a 45-minute drive. There are small scale basic motels options close to Point Pedro which needs to be booked after checking on the latest conditions
Dikwella resort-dikwella
