Tangalle
Tangelle is 195 km away from Colombo and has a population of 62,000 making it the biggest town between Matara in the west and Hambantota in the east.
Train ride
A train ride is a must for every Sri Lanka visitor. You can take the scenic costal route from Colombo to Galle or Matara or you ride the world famous hill country train through the tea plantations.
Mulkirigala
Mulkirigala is a nearby rock temple which has a little bit of Dumbulla and a little bit of Sigiriya with a very relaxing atmosphere.
Kataragama
Kataragame is along with Adam's Peak the most important religious pilgrimage site in Sri Lanka and is a holy place for Buddhists, Muslims and Hindus alike. It's about 1,5 h away by car and worth the trip since it's much less touristic than the temples within the cultural triangle and the influence of the different religions makes it very special.
Uda Walawe National Park
The Uda Walawe National Park is one of the best places in Sri Lanka to see elephants. It is a 1,5 h drive by car from Tangalle and we can arrange a Safari Tour for you.
More things to see & do
- Yala National Park
- Bundala Reserve
- Turtle Watching at Rekawa beach
- Whale watching trip to Merissa
- Lagoon boat trip around the backwaters of the area
- Fishing just off the beach or in the lagoon
- Galle Fort
- Visit the Hummanaya blowhole