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The Ultimate Trip to Southern Sri Lanka Posted: June 30, 2020 @ 11:38 am |
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Sri Lanka, an island nation, also known as the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, has grown to be a popular tourist destination for holidaymakers over the last decade. This tiny island was awarded Lonely Planet’s number one destination to visit in 2019 because of its’ wide collection of experience. Sri Lanka offers beautiful beaches, thrilling Asian wildlife safari experience, mouth-watering cuisine, amazing cultural and heritage sites and of course the beautiful smiling faces of its’ people. The southern coast of the island is quite famous among the tourists because it is home to some of the best beaches in Sri Lanka. Beyond its sandy beaches, southern Sri Lanka offers much more and is a wonderful part of the island that you must explore during your trip in Sri Lanka. The famous Dutch Fort built by Portuguese is located on the South Coast’s capital, Galle. This oldest landmark of the city is a UNESCO world heritage site and one of island’s best existing colonial structures. It is a good place to have a walk along its cobbled streets in the evening where you can explore some quality architecture, stunning boutique hotels, hidden cafes and antique shops within its ancient walls and do not miss out the great view of the stunning sunset at the Lighthouse. Galle Fort also offers a variety of food experiences from street food to fine dining. Don’t forget to enjoy authentic and refined Italian flavours at AQUA Forte while enjoying the beautiful Galle Fort. Spend the night at Fort Bazaar, a re-defined 17th century townhouse, just footsteps away from prime Galle Fort sights and shops. If you are a snorkelling lover, it is a must do during your days in Southern Sri Lanka. There are quite a few snorkelling and diving sites you can find down there. Hikkaduwa is a wide, sandy beach with snorkelling and some serene diving spots. Also Hikkaduwa is a popular place for beginning surfers to take lessons as well. You can enjoy the bright coloured corals and marine life in famous “coral gardens” during your snorkeling sessions there. Unawatuna is another snorkelling hot-spot in the southern part of the island where it offers a great underwater experience because it has many shallow spots which makes Unawatuna a perfect spot for snorkeling. Also Jungle Beach in Unawatuna, is another hidden snorkelling spot where you can enjoy turtles. Southern Sri Lanka is also a destination where you can get close to some national parks and enjoy the thrilling wildlife. Yala is a wonderful place to spot wild elephants and roaming leopards during your visit in down-south. Yala is the most touristic national park in the island because it has the highest density of leopards in the world and the chance of spotting a leopard is so high. You’ll probably see a rally of safari jeeps during its high season from December to February every year. Extend your adventure by staying at Wild Coast Tented Lodge by Resplendent Ceylon, a luxury tented camp on a rugged, empty beach, overlooking the Indian Ocean. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Visit Sri Lanka and gather memories for a lifetime.
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