tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post1202066362537905328..comments2023-10-04T22:03:33.702+05:30Comments on Kirigalpoththa: Paru PalamaKirigalpoththahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-86880467518677233712010-05-26T23:29:35.210+05:302010-05-26T23:29:35.210+05:30There was much a bigger one across Bolgoda at Hira...There was much a bigger one across Bolgoda at Hirana thotupala,but was recently replaced by a bridge. I personally think that the ferry was adequate to handle the the daily traffic, and was environmentally friendly and blended nicely in to the surrounding. It's a pity that the rapid-fire development projects compromise that.Amila Kanchanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420798952972198675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-14173505681115275692010-03-08T12:20:39.395+05:302010-03-08T12:20:39.395+05:30Comment made on 2009-06-04T21:45:31.313+05:30
I...<i>Comment made on 2009-06-04T21:45:31.313+05:30 </i> <br /><br />I've never actually been on a ferry... I once came close to going on the one at Kinniya in Trinco, but there were some political troubles at that time and the ferry had been shut down for a few days. I heard that they're going to replace it with a bridge that's already under construction... It would be nice if a few ferries were to be conserved as tourist attractions maybe?Nice post and lovely pic K :)Chavienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-40891504022656367382009-06-16T07:08:48.786+05:302009-06-16T07:08:48.786+05:30Sbarrkum,
Thanks a lot for the information and als...Sbarrkum,<br />Thanks a lot for the information and also for the link. I will try the Diggala one surely!Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-5707160501291535332009-06-16T00:23:52.045+05:302009-06-16T00:23:52.045+05:30Ferries are quite common in Sri-Lanka. Its just t...Ferries are quite common in Sri-Lanka. Its just that they happen not to be on the main roads (as would be expected). There are quite a few around Colombo as well. The Diggala (Pandadura) to the Bandaragama-Kesbewa is one that I have taken often.<br />You dont need a car to get there. Take the Diggala bus from Moratuwa. Cross the ferry. Walk (or trishaw) about a mile to the Bandaragama-Kesbewa road and hop a bus back to Colombo. The mile walk is pleasant, lots of trees fields etc.<br /><br />Anyway here is a list of the <a href="http://www.sereneLake.com/misc/ferries/Sri-Lanka_Ferries.htm" rel="nofollow"> Ferries around Colombo</a>. I have a list of all and will add more as time permits.sbarrkumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05883150662027018076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-88225085878723944912009-06-12T01:49:32.588+05:302009-06-12T01:49:32.588+05:30Gallicissa,
Yep it was a very unique experience! ...Gallicissa,<br /><br />Yep it was a very unique experience! thanks for your comments!!Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-75433264128811407892009-06-11T08:51:00.735+05:302009-06-11T08:51:00.735+05:30I have tried that once on the way back from Sinhar...I have tried that once on the way back from Sinharaja. It was a strange experience.Amila Salgadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05607756343837325575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-87604175180709368802009-06-06T21:55:33.331+05:302009-06-06T21:55:33.331+05:30Thanks Harumi!:)Thanks Harumi!:)Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-51224350320173038222009-06-06T21:17:10.702+05:302009-06-06T21:17:10.702+05:30oh yeah.. just checked your picasa gallery too.. a...oh yeah.. just checked your picasa gallery too.. and must say they look like a bunch of totally surreal pics.. your timings are perfect to capture the best (artistic) trees on your route.. keep up the great work! ^__^Harshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572392151451730317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-54808833213099311872009-06-06T15:20:37.016+05:302009-06-06T15:20:37.016+05:30Rajesh,
Even here in Sri Lanka it is quite rare. B...Rajesh,<br />Even here in Sri Lanka it is quite rare. But a very effective way of crossing short distance.<br /><br />Roentarre,<br />When you get a chance to cross a river in one of those during your hike it is a great experience. But generally for all the villagers in Molkawa, it is just an everyday thing..<br /><br />Unseen Rajasthan,<br />Thanks for visiitng my blog. Saw some exciting places in your blog.<br /><br />Thanks all for your comments!!Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-86210422990842908672009-06-06T01:24:58.670+05:302009-06-06T01:24:58.670+05:30Great Post !! Thanks For Sharing..Great Post !! Thanks For Sharing..Unseen India Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181236800235013022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-347435852760744112009-06-05T16:27:06.859+05:302009-06-05T16:27:06.859+05:30Almost like a forest adventure in deed!
Fabulous ...Almost like a forest adventure in deed!<br /><br />Fabulous imageroentarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11935487193733829245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-17695220329572762872009-06-05T13:38:29.193+05:302009-06-05T13:38:29.193+05:30Nice! First time seeing a ferry that is rode with ...Nice! First time seeing a ferry that is rode with the help of rope.Rajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-65031679577855439722009-06-05T00:10:17.070+05:302009-06-05T00:10:17.070+05:30Rainfield61,
It is always safer to travel on a bri...Rainfield61,<br />It is always safer to travel on a bridge..just that you lose a bit of adventure..Anyway during rainy seasons travelling could be dangerous even here.<br /><br />Chavie,<br />Yes. it is not a bad idea to preserve them for future. Tks for sharing your experience. Never been to Kinniya although i have gone to Trinco.<br /><br />Harumi,<br />Ur welcome. Hope you saw new pictures under 'Rainy Blur' slideshow :)Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-88042112102593612502009-06-04T22:25:04.543+05:302009-06-04T22:25:04.543+05:30oh so it depends on the current of the river. I ne...oh so it depends on the current of the river. I never knew that.. =D Thanks a lot for explaining.. and you're welcome. ^__^Harshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572392151451730317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-43127823934437137172009-06-04T21:45:31.313+05:302009-06-04T21:45:31.313+05:30I've never actually been on a ferry... I once ...I've never actually been on a ferry... I once came close to going on the one at Kinniya in Trinco, but there were some political troubles at that time and the ferry had been shut down for a few days. I heard that they're going to replace it with a bridge that's already under construction... It would be nice if a few ferries were to be conserved as tourist attractions maybe?<br /><br />Nice post and lovely pic K :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-40255116500131434842009-06-04T20:20:09.907+05:302009-06-04T20:20:09.907+05:30We have the similar ferry at one of the state in M...We have the similar ferry at one of the state in Malaysia. It was abandoned and replaced by a bridge after a tragedy had happened.rainfield61https://www.blogger.com/profile/01334864123466123667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-82731419657227454802009-06-04T10:52:12.285+05:302009-06-04T10:52:12.285+05:30Betchai,
right now this is the only mode of transp...Betchai,<br />right now this is the only mode of transportation across the river. the ferry does a yeaoman services for the villagers. Tks for your comments!<br /><br />Jack Point,<br />Glad you liked the photo! Tks for your comments.<br /><br />Harumi,<br />There is a very small resistance from the water. So even one man can pull a big load. But if the water is flowing fast the ferry ride would be dangerous and the boatman would not be able to control it.<br />I too hope they could continue the ferry ride although the chances are very slim.<br /><br />Tks for your comments as always!Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-29375202202080973732009-06-04T09:31:11.160+05:302009-06-04T09:31:11.160+05:30I've only seen them on TV.. would love to take...I've only seen them on TV.. would love to take a ride even if it's for a short distance. <br /><br />And it's amazing how a single person can pull the whole load across the river using that huge rope. yep, just as we'd miss them when new bridges come up, they might lose their livelihood as well. I hope not.<br /><br />Anyway thanks for sharing the info and the pic.. ^__^Harshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572392151451730317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-29686805492917634652009-06-04T08:54:38.963+05:302009-06-04T08:54:38.963+05:30Nice picNice picJack Pointhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324737814154929009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-62383497493516223172009-06-04T01:26:09.619+05:302009-06-04T01:26:09.619+05:30it looks like short distance to cross the river, b...it looks like short distance to cross the river, but then, if there is no other way to get to the other side without getting wet, then, the ferry ride would really be a great help.betchaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04754061874315713589noreply@blogger.com