Overview

One of the most beautiful places in Sri Lanka, Weligama, or “sand village” also boasts some of the best and most beautiful beaches in the whole island. There are many small villages in the area, most of them having the classical features of a small maritime settlement. Sometimes, it is easy for one to spot them nestled on the sand against deep green forests and coconut groves. Weligama on the whole is a sandy sweep bay.

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Stilt Fisherman Weligama

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Activity

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Guided Tour of Sigiriya Rock Fortress

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Visit the Workshop of a Batik Manufacturer

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An Early Morning Hike at Horton Plains National Park

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Explore Galle Fort with a 7th Generation Resident

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LUANCH MAPS VIEW

Trip Ideas

Scenic

Dondra Lighthouse

The Dondra Lighthouse, standing at 49 metres (161 feet), is the tallest lighthouse in Sri Lanka. Its located at the southernmost tip of Sri Lanka.

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Dondra Lighthouse

Heritage

Dutch Star Fort

The Dutch Star Fort of Matara, shaped like a six-pointed star, was built by the Dutch during the Kandy era. Its uniqueness is right in its very name.


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Dutch Star Fort

Lessor Known

Kushta Raja Gala

Kushta Raja Gala was built as a Mahayana Buddhist site, with a statue of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. The name translate as King with skin condition.


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Kushta Raja Gala

HERITAGE

Koggala Folk Museum

The Koggala Folk Museum holds a good collection traditional masks, former modes of transport & everyday implements from time of yore.


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Carriages Koggala Folk Museum