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Kande Viharaya Temple
1h
Kande Viharaya is a major Buddhist temple in Kalutara distric, Sri Lanka.The name of this sacred place means 'Mountain Temple ' as it has built on a crest of a hill near to Aluthgama town. The temple was built in 1734.Kande Vihare has formally recognized as an archeological site in Sri Lanka by the government. Kande Viharaya is famous for its 160 feet tall Gautama Buddha Statue and its one of the tallest Buddha statues in Sri Lanka. Though many architectural changes have been made to this beautiful temple, its grounds remain unscathed and are still the same from ancient days.
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Bentota River
1h
Just a few kilometers away from the city of Bentota lies the fabled Bentota river. Bentota river is high rich in bio diversity. Bank of the river is thickly filled fresh water mangroves. Bentota river boat safari is one of the popular outdoor activities. This boat ride will take approximately 1 hour and you will be able to explore large area of mangroves as you cruise along the bank of Bentota river. Also you can watch exotic animals that live in the area like crocodiles, water monitors, Lizard, various kind of Birds and more. Experience the ticklish fish therapy will be the highlight of the tour.
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Ahungalla Sea Turtles Conservation And Research Center
2h
Sri Lanka shelters a good count of endangered species across the globe and one of the most exciting species amongst them is the Sea Turtle. There are seven species of turtles in the world and five of them can be easily found in Sri Lanka. The Green Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, Leatherback Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle and the Olive Ridley Turtle .Throughout the South western coastline of Sri Lanka, there are several sea Turtle hatchery and rescue centers that conserve Sea Turtle. From rehabilitation of injured Turtles to providing a safe nesting place , the Sea Turtle Hatchery in Sri Lanka aims at protecting and saving the turtles that visit these beaches to lay their eggs. Guests also can attend volunteer basis for conservation process and releasing the baby Turtles to the Ocean is truly an amazing thing.
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Hikkaduwa Beach
3h
Hikkaduwa beach is famous among tourists for its strong surf and good surfing. The water here is bright aqua and the sand is fine and white. It's a divine sight to see. This beach is the best place to relax with sound of gushing waves giving you an upheaval feeling. The colorful coral garden here is worth a visit. Those coral reefs are home to many fish and turtles. The sea turtle are often come to shore to lay their eggs under the sand and if you are lucky enough you can even watch new hatchlings make their way in to the Ocean.
Tourists come to Hikkaduwa for water sports such as surfing, boogie boarding, scuba diving and snorkeling. Kite surfing and wind surfing are also growing in popularity. You can also enjoy a delicious sea food meals from a local restaurant
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Galle Dutch Fort
2h
If you’re heading to the Sri Lankan south coast, then a visit to Galle Fort has to be on your bucket list.
Originally built by the Portuguese in 1588 then extended on by the Dutch in the 17th-century, It’s now a thriving Sri Lankan community on the Indian Ocean.
Over time, the fort has become a melting pot of architecture, cuisine, culture and heritage sites. This makes it an incredible place to explore that has SO much to see, eat and do
The icon of Galle Fort is definitely its photogenic lighthouse that sits at the far end of Utrecht Bastion.
It’s the oldest lighthouse in Sri Lanka that has its origin in 1650. This is when it was an old oil lamp that used to guide sailors onto the shore. Once you’re finished admiring lighthouse, you can easily walk along the Fort Ramparts next to the ocean.
