A hitherto unheard and a thrilling expedition, ‘Commando 4 x 4’ under the proud project, ‘Experience Sri Lanka with Commandos’ of Commando Regiment (CR), is to get underway for six days beginning Aug 4 and covering the entire Eastern coastal belt of the country, a Media briefing organized by the Commando Regiment at Nelum Pokuna was told Monday (2) evening.
Covering approximately 775 km distance from Point Pedro to Kuda Oya Commando Regiment Training School for a period of six days (August 4 - 9), the expedition is to attract 4 wheel vehicles which are confident in driving along sandy beaches and capable of crossing Manalkadu sand dunes, Chalai lagoons, muddy roads, narrow paths, dense jungles and rural villages along the Eastern coastal belt until the expedition reaches its climax upon reaching Kuda Oya.
“Those participants in 4 wheelers will experience camping in five different areas and enjoy interacting with locals in respective areas, taste of different local food items, sea baths, boat rides, filming, participation in games, etc,” Major General Prasanna Silva, Colonel of the Regiment, CR told the gathering.
The novel expedition, designed covering five legs; Point Pedro to Kokkuthuduvai (148 km), Kokkuthuduvai to Dehiwatta (128 km), Dehiwatta to Thoppigala (120 km), Thoppigala to Arugam Bay (182 km) and Arugam Bay to Uva Kuda Oya CR Training School (178 km) and is open to 4 x 4 standard vehicles, 4 x 4 modified class vehicles and medium duty and heavy duty sport utility vehicles who could enjoy this first ever motor expedition of this type, the media briefing was told.
The ideal expedition, ‘Commando 4 x 4’ which has received the full backing of the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, suits families, corporate executives, road enthusiasts, adventure lovers and motorcar fans.
Setting out the objectives of the mammoth spectacle, Major General Silva said that the proceeds from the project are twofold; fund-raising for CR infrastructure improvements and promotion of adventure sports in Sri Lanka.
On the final day (August 9), a grand ceremony will culminate the expedition at CR Training School, Kuda Oya with a grand motor rally. More than 75 enthusiasts have already signed up for participation, many of whose vehicles are on display at the Nelum Pokuna premises.
Major General Prasanna Silva, Colonel of the Regiment, CR, Brigadier Pradeep de Silva, CR Centre Commandant, Brigadier Jayanath Jayaweera, Director Media and main sponsors were at the head table of the Media briefing.
Covering approximately 775 km distance from Point Pedro to Kuda Oya Commando Regiment Training School for a period of six days (August 4 - 9), the expedition is to attract 4 wheel vehicles which are confident in driving along sandy beaches and capable of crossing Manalkadu sand dunes, Chalai lagoons, muddy roads, narrow paths, dense jungles and rural villages along the Eastern coastal belt until the expedition reaches its climax upon reaching Kuda Oya.
“Those participants in 4 wheelers will experience camping in five different areas and enjoy interacting with locals in respective areas, taste of different local food items, sea baths, boat rides, filming, participation in games, etc,” Major General Prasanna Silva, Colonel of the Regiment, CR told the gathering.
The novel expedition, designed covering five legs; Point Pedro to Kokkuthuduvai (148 km), Kokkuthuduvai to Dehiwatta (128 km), Dehiwatta to Thoppigala (120 km), Thoppigala to Arugam Bay (182 km) and Arugam Bay to Uva Kuda Oya CR Training School (178 km) and is open to 4 x 4 standard vehicles, 4 x 4 modified class vehicles and medium duty and heavy duty sport utility vehicles who could enjoy this first ever motor expedition of this type, the media briefing was told.
The ideal expedition, ‘Commando 4 x 4’ which has received the full backing of the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, suits families, corporate executives, road enthusiasts, adventure lovers and motorcar fans.
Setting out the objectives of the mammoth spectacle, Major General Silva said that the proceeds from the project are twofold; fund-raising for CR infrastructure improvements and promotion of adventure sports in Sri Lanka.
On the final day (August 9), a grand ceremony will culminate the expedition at CR Training School, Kuda Oya with a grand motor rally. More than 75 enthusiasts have already signed up for participation, many of whose vehicles are on display at the Nelum Pokuna premises.
Major General Prasanna Silva, Colonel of the Regiment, CR, Brigadier Pradeep de Silva, CR Centre Commandant, Brigadier Jayanath Jayaweera, Director Media and main sponsors were at the head table of the Media briefing.
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