Visit Sri Lanaka

Visit Sri Lanaka

(Sri Lankan Travel News)

Mirissa

The seas off the coast of mirissa offers a once in a life time opportunity for visitors as it is currently becoming a major hotspot for spotting Whales and dolphins. The main port of SriLanaka for watching whales and dolphins is Dondra Point of down south because it is located closely to their migration path. The season for sighting these mammals are during the months of November to April, out of which December, January and April are the peak months, during these months the probability of spotting Sperm whales and blue whales are very high moreover the chances of spotting Spinner Dolphins off Dondra point are also high. There are two vessels that make the four excursions, these vessels travel up to 15 nautical miles to obtain a closer view.

Mt.Laviniya

Twelve kilometers from Colombo, on the road to galle, is the beach resort of Mt.Lavinia. it lies alongside a wind-swept headland jutting in to the waters of the Indian Ocean. With its white sand and calm waves, Mt.Lavinia is a popular bathing spot. The Governors house built in 1805 by sir Thomas Maitland has now been converted in to the famous Mount Lavinia Hotel.

Negambo

Negambo situated by the shore of a lagoon by the same name once has been a trading port for portuges and dutch and is ideal place for those who want quick access to and from the airport.

Negambo is a beautiful beach resort on the western coast of SriLanka, just a short drive north of Colombo. As it is also very close to the airport, Negambo is a convenient place to either begin or end your trip to SriLanka. You can relax on beautiful beaches, view incredible sunsets and enjoy western and SriLankan food. Sea food is very popular and caught fresh daily by negambo fisherman. Visit a fishing village and the bustling erly-morning fish auction as the catamarans come ashore with their bounty of fresh seafood.

Take a boat ride into the Muthurajawela Marshes – rich in bird life and amphibians. Negambo by night also has a comparatively lively atmosphere with a scattering of independent bars and restaurants down the coastal strip. Experience the western coast of SriLanka, which truly is paradise.