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Diving & Snorkeling, Unawatuna |
Diving & Snorkeling, Unawatuna |
<ul>Unawatuna is a great place for snorkeling and diving. Snorkelers can explore the coral reef a short distance from the west end of the beach and able to discover beautiful fishes and seashells.<br>
<br>There are interesting wreck dives around Unawatuna. The wrecks of “Rangoon”, the British steamer sunken 100 years ago, and “Tango” shipwreck can be found lying upright with its masts intact. </ul> |
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Rumassala, Ramayana |
Rumassala, Ramayana |
<ul>Rumassala, also known as “Buono Vista” lies on a rocky outcrop between the Galle harbour and Unawatuna beach. Rumassala forest patch is a wildlife sanctuary and approximately 150 species of medicinal herbs can be found. At the top of the Rumassala hillock, you will be able to witness panoramic views of Galle Fort and the surrounding landscapes that you should never miss.</br>
<br>Legendary Rumassala was in the epic Indian poem, Ramayana. During the battle between the Indian king Rama and Sri Lanka King Ravana, Rama’s brother, Lakshman was wounded. The monkey god “Hanuman”, was sent to the Himalayas to find some special medicinal herbs. But Hanuman forgot which herbs he needed and in desperation, he took a chunk of the mountains and twisted in his tail come back. On his way back he dropped a piece of it at Unawatuna forming this hillock. It is believed, that this is how the great variety of unusual vegetation and medicinal herbs can be found in the Rumassala. |
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Turtle watching, Unawatuna |
Turtle watching, Unawatuna |
<ul>Unawatuna is one beach that turtles lay their eggs along the shore in Sri Lanka. A hatchery located in Mahamodara about 4 km from Galle has 40 odd turtles belongs to 4 species. |
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Kanneliya rain forest, Bird watching |
Kanneliya rain forest, Bird watching |
<ul>Kanneliya rain forest, a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve is home to a large number of fauna and flora species and several waterways and falls. The trekking at the Kanneliya rain forest is fairly easy due to the safe and flat terrain. It is located 43 km from Galle.<br>
<br>Kanneliya rain forest is the major catchment area of the Gin and Nilwala rivers. There are 26 endemic bird species that can be seen in this forest. Some of these are the Red-faced malkoha, Sri Lankan blue magpie, Orange-billed babbler, Sri Lankan grey hornbill, Sri Lankan spurfowl, and Sri Lankan jungle fowl. </ul> |
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Galle lighthouse |
Galle lighthouse |
<p>Galle lighthouse was first built in 1848 however it was destroyed by a fire in 1936. The present lighthouse was built in 1939. </p> |
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Kottawa forest |
Kottawa forest |
<ul> Kottawa forest has a rainforest environment with about 170 flora species and 70 species of birds, including 12 endemics. It is located 20 km from Galle. Kottawa forest reserve is famous for bird watching. |
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Temple paintings, Kataluwa old temple, Ahangama |
Temple paintings, Kataluwa old temple, Ahangama |
<ul>Temple paintings belong to the Kandyan era are best preserved in Kataluva Purvarama Raja Maha Viharaya at Ahangama. It is located 19 km from Galle. |
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Unawatuna beach |
Unawatuna beach |
<ul>Unawatuna beach locates 7 km south of Galle was endorsed by the Discovery Channel, as the best beach in Sri Lanka and among the ten best beaches in the world. <br>
<br>A beautiful wide curving sandy bay protected by a double reef creates a natural pool with golden sand and turquoise water and surrounded by fringed palm trees is a haven for safe swimming. During the offseason, from May to October a lot of the sand gets washed away from the beach but still good for swimming. It is a great place for surfing, diving, and snorkeling.
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Jungle beach, Unawatuna |
Jungle beach, Unawatuna |
<ul>Jungle beach is a small stretch of isolated beach with forest right behind it. It is located between Galle and Unawatuna and adjacent to Rumassala hillock. Jungle beach is a very good place for swimming and snorkeling. It can be reached by boat or by snorkeling from Unawatuna. |
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Koggala beach |
Koggala beach |
<ul>Koggala beach located 16 km from Galle is the longest beach and coastline in Sri Lanka. One side of the Koggala beach has a reef, and on the other side, expansive Koggala lake which depletes by Koggala Oya. The coastline of the villages of Ahangama and Midigama, located between Koggala & Weligama is the best surfing area in the south. |
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Old town of Galle and its fortifications, World heritage site |
Old town of Galle and its fortifications, World heritage site |
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The World Heritage Site of the “old town of Galle and its fortifications” is a marvellous place to explore. Whether you are a history and archaeology lover or fun holiday seeker the archaeological remaining and villas, antique shops, cafes, and restaurants inside the Galle fort with its ancient glory will delight you.
The combination of European architecture with local construction traditions has best displayed in Galle fort. The fort has two huge portcullis main gates. The gate from the land side has inscribed the image of the Dutch Coat of Arms with the year “ANNO MDCLXIX”. The fort and the surrounding area has many historical monuments to explore.</p>
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<li>Dutch Reformed Church is also known as “Groote Kerk”, built-in 1640, and its belfry built in 1707 and antiques inside the church.<br></li><li>New Orient Hotel exclusive use of the Dutch Governor and his staff in 17 the century converted to a luxury hotel in 1865<br></li><li>Dutch Government House</li><li>Dutch Commander Residence</li><li>The Warehouse built in the 17th century to store spices and ship equipment that converted to the National Maritime Museum at present<br></li><li>The Old Dutch Hospital</li><li>All Saints Anglican church built in 1871</li><li>Clock Tower built in 1882 The Buddhist temple which was once the site of the Portuguese Roman Catholic church<br></li><li>Galle Lighthouse</li><li>Breadfruit tree (Artocarpus altilis) planted by the Dutch</li>
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<p><br></p><p>If you are walking along the ramparts of the fort in the evening before the sunset, at the Flag Rock Bastion in the southernmost end, you will be witnessing the beautiful sunset you will ever witness.
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Ceylon cinnamon |
Ceylon cinnamon |
<ul>The Sri Lankan cinnamon best in the world has produced since the bygone era. Most of the history books in the world were talking about the cinnamon from Sri Lanka. The rare cinnamon variety, known as “Ceylon cinnamon” has considered pure cinnamon. The unique chemical combination of Ceylon cinnamon has created the unique aroma, ultra-low coumarin value, and high health benefits over the other verities favours huge demand in the world. The cinnamon quills are also prepared in a way unique to Sri Lanka.<br>
<br>The journey through the cinnamon plantation would be a unique experience that can only get in the southern parts of Sri Lanka. This informative journey explains the history of pure cinnamon, how to plant and maintain a plantation, rile time experience about the harvesting, the process of extracting cinnamon leaf oil from age-old techniques, and different value-added products of cinnamon.</ul> |
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