Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa is a small town on the south cost of  sri lanka and located in the southern province about 20 Km north-west of Galle.It comprise with  beach resort and restourants, shops  guesthouses accomadation, travel arrangements and far more facilities for you.sss The city is perfect for holidays with exciting opportunities to holiday for weekends.

The city is popular for excellent opportunities for surfing and turtleswhere one comes

across turtles everywhere in the water.

The bus stand ,train station and police station are centered in the city while restorents arearounf them .Weligama and narigama are the close villages to hikkaduwa.

 

Many who comes Hikkaduwa the majority represent beach lovers,  or sea lovers harts attracted by hikkaduwa beach girl. Beside them other preder to surfe in hikkaduwa beach on the breaking waves and some feel the north pure wind and taste the beach sunlight.

•             Snorkeling and diving in the clear waters are the major past-time along this stretch and is the most environmentally friendly way to see the colorful fish that dart around.

• The coral sanctuary found on the coast of Hikkaduwa is a large shallow body of water enclosed by a reef, decorated with layers of multi colored corals, witch is home to countless number of colorful fish.

• Off the beach there is a collection of tine islets surrounded by beautiful coral formations. Many species of fish and large turtles are found here.There are more than four different shipwrecks for diving enthusiasts to explore along with dive shops offering PADI courses and equipment.

• Plenty of beachfront accommodation and a reputation as the second best surf spot in Sri Lanka by the international board-riding set,the reason so many visit Hikkaduwa is blatantly clear Then why you delay ?

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Sinharaja Forest Reserve

Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

The hilly virgin rainforest, part of the Sri Lanka lowland rain forests ecoregion, was saved from the worst of commercial logging by its inaccessibility, and was designated a World Biosphere Reserve in 1978 and a World Heritage Site in 1988. The reserve's name translates as Kingdom of the Lion.

 

The reserve is only 21 km (13 mi) from east to west, and a maximum of 7 km (4.3 mi) from north to south, but it is a treasure trove of endemic species, including trees, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.

Because of the dense vegetation, wildlife is not as easily seen as at dry-zone national parks such as Yala. There are about 3 elephants and the 15 or so leopards are rarely seen. The most common larger mammal is the endemic Purple-faced Langur.

 

An interesting phenomenon is that birds tend to move in mixed feeding flocks, invariably led by the fearless Greater Racket-tailed Drongo and the noisy Orange-billed Babbler. Of Sri Lanka's 26 endemic birds, the 20 rainforest species all occur here, including the elusive Red-faced Malkoha, Green-billed Coucal and Sri Lanka Blue Magpie.

Reptiles include the endemic Green pit viper and Hump-nosed vipers, and there are a large variety of amphibians, especially tree frogs. Invertebrates include the endemic Common Birdwing butterfly and the inevitable leeches.

 

Peaks

 

Pinipitigala

Mulawella

Access ways

Kudawa entrance - Colombo --> Kalawana --> Kudawa

Pitadeniya Entrance - Galle or Matara --> Deniyaya --> Pitadeniya

Morning Side Entrance -- Galle or Matara --> Deniyaya --> Morning Side Estate

Pasikudah & Kalkudah

Since the end of the civil war in 2009 and the completion of Tsunami rehabilitation projects, Pasikudah has become a popular tourist destination amongst locals and foreigners alike. This is because Pasikudah is known to have one of the longest stretches of shallow coastline in the world. In other words, people walk kilometers into the sea because the water is only a few inches deep and the current is relatively weak compared to the rest of Sri Lanka's coasts.

Pasikudah is easily accessible from Trincomalee and Batticaloa, both of which cities have star class accommodation. Pasikudah is fast becoming an investors hub as foreign and local investors have shown interest in developing tourism along the beach. The Sri Lankan government's strict environmental policies have prevented certain plans for mass development, however at the same time the government's strong economic policies have promoted development to a certain extent.

 

pasikudah beach

The nearby Nilaweli beach offers guests the surfing and scuba diving opportunities.