<ul>Due to its' strategic location Tangalle becomes a hub of tourism in Sri Lanka. Beautiful pristine beaches, 4 National Parks a bird sanctuary, Dutch architectural buildings, and ancient ruins around Tangalle makes it a gateway to the combined experience of beaches, wildlife, nature, and culture.</br> <br>Bundala National Park is 40 minutes away, Udawalawa National Park is about 1 hour away, Lunugamvehera National Park and Yala National Park are about 1.5 hours away. About 2.5 hours journey from Tangalle you can reach the Sinharaja rain forest, a World Heritage Site.