Nov 04, Colombo: Sri Lanka Tourism in its attempt to develop the East which is liberated after the 22 years of war in the region, has set in place a process to fast track the development of Pasikudah, Arugam Bay, Trincomalee, Nilaveli, Wakarai, Verugal and Kalkudah.

http://www.colombopage.com/archive_08/November4120426SL.html

The last time I came was before the tsunami. I found people quoting ridiculous prices, considering how tough it is to come here.

Maybe they thought that people from Colombo were so foolish as to shell out any named price, or that they were able to pay the prices that foreigners were willing to pay

Anyway I am still on the look out if there are any sensible and rational sellers who would quote realistic prices.

This is to build a small eco lodge.