The North of Srilanka was in isolation for over three decades due to the Civil War. Though the War ended over Ten years ago the North and East is not visited by many Tourists. The Golden, Wide, sandy Beaches are yet to be explored. After the War ended, some very good Hotels were built in the North and the East with a lot of expectations which had not been full filled due to the lack of Tourists. Trincomali, Nilaweli and Uppuveli , Pasikudah are probably the best beaches for Swimming and Pigeon Island being the best place for Snorkeling. Arugambay is very well known among Surfers as one of the best places in Asia. Going on a Whale and Dolphin watching trip in Kalpitiya, Visiting the Isolated Delft Island and visiting the Nagadeepa Temple are the most popular activities in the North.