When is the best time to identify blue whales and dolphins in Sri Lanka? A quick guide

For one weekend journey, Sri Lanka presents various experiences including stunning beaches, leilava forests, tea estates, cultural monuments, shopping malls and lively roads.

The trio of Welligama, Mirisa and Galli cities on the southern coast of the country provides a mix of experiences that portray the island’s diverse temptation. Welligama – The name translates into Sandy Village – serves as a perfect role in the coastal charm of this region.

Located 175 km south of Colombo, a journey through the streets of Weeligamas reminds you of the rustic charm in the early 2000s. Its beaches, finish with Finn golden sand and create an ideal canvas for looting and delicious activities with rocky ounces. There are several other small beaches around it, which is like free in a necklace, each provides its own unique character. Mirisa, a little farther, is filled with coconut-shaped beach, filled with coconut palm, providing a gateway to marine encounters.

Face -to -face with demon

Whale observation in Mirisa, located eight kilometers from Welligama, provides a poetic marine experience that gives a rare glimpse of the world of marine glands. You have to leave before dawn in Mirisa Harbor, pay $ 50 ($ 4,400) per head for a group tour, to see the blue whale in their natural habitat. Traveling up to 12 nautical miles in the sea, boats search for a glimpse of these gentle giants, who often come to the surface while looking for food. During the boat cruise for about six hours, you can face numerous dolphins to swim at a arm length from the boats.

As the dawn Mirisa Harbor, the boats are ready to visit the sea, the whale is ready to visit. , Photo credit: deserted and Verma

Once after viewing the blue whale, the boats move around 50 feet and when you see that the huge animal is depth of the sea, the surface of the water stops their engines with a quiet glory. The top of the whale watching the top season is running from Navembar to April, the most likely to visit from January to March.

Chandi Lakmal, a tour operator in Aligama, says that the tourist season is when they make money for a living. “From December to March I work up to 18 hours as a tour guide. During the day, I go to the sea for fishing, which usually gives me a little money to survive. Most years, we earn enough to live comfortably in the rest of the year. It is hard work, but it pays,” Lakmal says.

A word of caution: As your adventure takes you to interactive water on the border of the sea, be ready for the Roof tide. With sensitive stomach it may just want to eat a light breakfast before the section. Extra, keep in mind that cellular coverage is non -existent in these regional water, so plan your travel accordingly.

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Welligama Beach instantly fascinates you with its dynamic character. Due to its continuous waves and sandy arrows, you can see the surfers on the tide from dawn to dusk, their silhouettes are cutting the merciful lines against the horizon. Experienced surfers bring their boards or record them from nearby shacks and record them on an hour basis and charges head-fourths on the right side of the beach. A general session of 90-minute daring spends about 25- $ 40 US $ (2,200-₹ 3,500) for you.

Steilt phishing is a traditional fidel phishing method unique to Sri Lanka coastal regions. , Photo Credit: Eastcofoto

Once you resting your eyes around the beach, you have noticed that it is just more than a natural background; It is a living canvas of local life. Here, the famous stealth fishermen have been viewed by the sea and sky-delicately in their old practice, providing a glimpse of Sri Lanka’s marine heritage. During World War II, the limited fishing resource encouraged Sri Lanka fishermen to come up with this innovative strategy to cut hunger. Like a silent centinel, you are driven on the floor of the sea on the wooden poles in the morning and late noon, patiently waiting to catch them to catch them, a few meters on the coast are placed in shallow water, where the fish can reach the water.

Adventure next to a beach

After going to the Sun in the Sun at the Welligama Beach, you can explore some interesting activities on these coastal paradise offers. One of the most popular options is Snorkeling, another crescent-shaped Sandy Strip with clean water. Here you can swim beside the turtle of the sea, their natural habitat, natural reefs, which are 20 meters away from the beach. Too early in the morning or late noon

Looking for Adrenaline Rush, Standup Padbleboarding is another great way to enjoy quiet water when getting the entire body workout. Rent is easily available along the beach, which makes it easy to start persuading.

If you are looking for some more molding, turn around with a hidden gemstone secret beach a little farther away from Welligama. This calm spot is perfect for enjoying sunbathing or picnic away from the crowd. The tranquil environment allows you to open up when you hear the calm sounds of lapping waves opposite the shore.

Gal Fort, UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, well known for its well -known architecture and curly roads. Photo Credit: Eastcofoto

The history of completing this coastal traffic is located 35 km from Welligama, where centuries of marine effects have been left about an indomitable sign. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Gal Fort is a miracle of Portuguese, Dutch and British architectural effects.

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Cape Welligama sits on a cliff and provides a panoramic view of the Indian Ocean. , Photo credit: special arrangements

Located above a cliff 40 meters above the Indian Ocean, and a lies of lies across 12 covers a luxurious boxerry boutique reaction in Real and Chattics, Weligama that collection of parts of the corresponding section is only in addition to the accumal – ITT as a sanctuary, as a sanctuary, which is the Service that is related to local authenticity with local authenticity.

Atlas provides multiple dining experiences from Sri Lanka to European food, from Sri Lanka. , Photo credit: special arrangements

The design of the resort is inspired by the Traditional Sri Lankan Village Layout, creating an immersed experience that feels both elegant and intimate. The rooms are strategically placed across eight themetic gardens and are named after the legendary Explorer and the authors.

The interconnection suits provide a spacious and convenient living system for that travel toog. , Photo credit: special arrangements

The signature provides the 60-meter Crescent-shaped Cliff-Ez Moon Pool Cov Pool with a breathing sea scene that provides a family-friendly environment with a swimmer zone in the 20-mem. You can indulge in multiple dining experiences in Atlas – from the traditional shattered Sri Lanka to European foods – each offer is sophisticated and cautiously Caremes you can do Orader Menu significant, homemade beetroot champion Shabbate a standout dish that will surprise you. Singing on your face with every bite, this sweet dessert will challenge your previous perceptions about the taste of beetroot.

Homemade beetroot champagne Shabbate, celebrated for its fresh taste and wonderful flavored profiles that define the expectations of the beetroot. , Photo credit: deserted and Verma

Equally impressive is the grilled angus beef tenderline, which is exceptional when cooking medium-bar. The exterior develops a beauty brown surge, when the interior is warm and pink, burst with taste and jokes. The meat is a soft, butterfly texture that melts on your face, really produces satisfactory bit. The resort also provides an extension ranges of activities including scuba diving, surfing lessons, rice paddy bicycles and snorkeling.

Considering this route, for travelers, combine Mirisa, Welligama and Galli for a broad experience on the southern coast; The diversity of this region is to stay three to four days to fully absorb.

The Cov Beach Club, located next to the Covs Pool, provides a comfortable dining experience with the stunning sea scene. , Photo credit: special arrangements

When the sun begins over the Indian Ocean, casting the gold colors across the landscape, you realize that the travels about the places you visit are less and more about the stories you collect. And here, in this corner of Sri Lanka, the stories are as endless as the horizon.

The author was in Sri Lanka at the invitation of Cape Welligamar.