- Tangalle, located 195 km south of Colombo, is the centre of tourism in the south. It is mainly due to the pristine Tangalle beach. The surrounding national parks, vibrant cultural sites, and various fun-loving activities available are boosting Tangalle as a heaven for any kind of travelers."
Tangalle has nominated as a "must visit place in Sri Lanka" by the “Lonely Planet”.
- Tangalle, located 195 km south of Colombo, is the centre of tourism in the south. It is mainly due to the pristine Tangalle beach. The surrounding national parks, vibrant cultural sites, and various fun-loving activities available are boosting Tangalle as a heaven for any kind of travelers."
Tangalle has nominated as a "must visit place in Sri Lanka" by the “Lonely Planet”.
MOST STRIKING FEATURES
- Due to its' strategic location Tangalle becomes a hub of tourism in Sri Lanka. Beautiful pristine beaches, 4 National Parks a bird sanctuary, Dutch architectural buildings, and ancient ruins around Tangalle makes it a gateway to the combined experience of beaches, wildlife, nature, and culture.
Bundala National Park is 40 minutes away, Udawalawa National Park is about 1 hour away, Lunugamvehera National Park and Yala National Park are about 1.5 hours away. About 2.5 hours journey from Tangalle you can reach the Sinharaja rain forest, a World Heritage Site.
What To See & Do
Hummanaya, the natural blowhole
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- Ussangoda is a pre-historic archaeological site as well as a National Park located 28 km from...
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Night Turtle watch, Rekawa
- Rekawa beach and Kahandamodara beach located 10 km away from...
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Temple paintings, Mulkirigala temple
- Mulkirigala temple is located 20 km away from Tangalle. It is a rock temple...
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Buddha statue, Wewrukannala temple
- The largest seated Buddha image in Sri Lanka is situated at Wewrukannala...
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Bird watching, Kalametiya bird sanctuary
Kalametiya bird sanctuary is accessible from the village of Hungama, 21 km...
Read MoreTangalle beach
- Tangalle beaches stretch out as long as your eyes can see. The relatively...
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Bird Park, Hambantota
Birds Park, Hambantota is located 48km northeast of Tangalle. It is considered to be Asia's...
Read MoreKatuwana Dutch fort
- Katuwana Dutch fort was built by the Dutch in 1646. It was an inland fort. In 1761 it was...
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