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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Ahungalla: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Ahungalla
- Are you considering packing your belongings and travelling to Sri Lanka? Why not try your hand at Ahungalla?
- It's a true jewel of a location and one of the top holiday places in Southern Province.
- Holidays to Ahungalla are ideal for anyone looking for a taste of laid-back Sri Lanka. The beach is as beautiful as they come, and it's blissfully empty.
- Ahungalla doesn't have much going on, but that's part of its allure.
- This peaceful beach village on Sri Lanka's southwest coast was designed for relaxing holidays.
- This stretch of coast is one of the most beautiful in this region of the country.
- Imagine a long stretch of golden beach bordered by palm trees and bathed by the Indian Ocean.
- Holidays are usually spent on the beach or by the hotel pool. However, if you want to get a better sense of Sri Lanka, there are many sites within reasonable driving distance.
- Travel south to Galle, where you can see the historic fort and witness stilt fishers at work.
- The country's tea plantations and national parks are waiting to be explored further inland.
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Ahungalla
- When visiting the tiny seaside village of Ahungalla, relax and enjoy the white sand beaches. This stunning beach spot, known for its laid-back island atmosphere, offers the ideal balance of leisure and excitement, an excellent choice for a tropical break.
- Life near Ahungalla Beach is modest and rustic, away from the rush and bustle of the metropolis.
- Prepare to explore along the coasts - unspoiled and full of surprises – as you capture the island's magnificent splendour.
- The most excellent way to appreciate Ahungalla's beauty is to go on a boat safari on the country's second-largest wetland, Madu Ganga.
- This river, backed by virgin mangrove woods and offers visitors a spectacular view of medieval island temples and a vast range of birds and amphibians that inhabit the river, is a favourite among travellers that fly to Ahungalla.
- As you walk through the shaded mangroves, keep an eye out for a group of monkeys eating fruit from the trees or catch a glimpse of a water monitor lizard gliding across the water at its leisure.
- Make a point of visiting the Kothduwa Raja Viharaya, an ancient temple on an island in the middle of the river that is supposed to have once housed the precious tooth relic.
- Catch a glimpse of kingfishers patiently waiting on the banks, examining the water for prey on your way back.
- A journey to Ambalangoda is a must for travellers interested in learning about Sri Lankan culture.
- This small village is the nearest to Ahungalla and is famed for its antiques and masks.
- A visit to the Ariyapala Mask Museum will provide you with a wealth of information on Sri Lankan masks and their meanings.
- When you visit Ahungalla, be prepared to enter a strange realm of legend, dance, and exorcism.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Ahungalla
- Ahungalla has a tropical environment with high temperatures all year; there are dry and rainy seasons, as with other low places.
- Nevertheless, even during the rainier months, there are plenty of hot, sunny days, and any rain falls in heavy showers that dissipate rapidly.
- Between January and March, the best time to visit is when the weather is most stable.
- March is the hottest month of the year, with average daily highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C.
- September is the most incredible month of the year, with average daily highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
- January is the driest month, with only 20 mm of rain and 29 beautiful sunny days. May is the wettest month, with 135 mm of rain falling over 9 days.
- The beach should be accessible at all times of the year.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Ahungalla
Ahungalla Beach
- Ahungalla beach, located in Ahungalla town in the Galle district, is a perfect area to unwind and spend some peaceful time, mainly because it is less crowded than other Sri Lankan beaches.
- Sunbathe, surf, or simply enjoy your time here by enjoying an evening stroll down the beach's stretch while admiring nature's splendour.
- The waves are too strong for swimming here, and red flags have been placed throughout the region to warn tourists of this.
- During your island trip, lay under the shade of a coconut tree and work on your tan while soaking up the sunrays.
- The coastline length of Ahungalla beach is unspoiled mainly by the vast hands of tourism, providing an excellent refuge for beachgoers.
- During the day, make sandcastles or wade in the waves closer to the shore.
- Swimming in the calm waters is best between January and March; however, swimmers should be aware of strong currents, especially during the monsoon season.
MADU GANGA RIVER SAFARI
- The Madu Ganga river's estuary has a diverse coastal environment with mangroves and islands.
- It could be one of Sri Lanka's last surviving untouched mangrove forests.
- Monkeys eat the fruit in the trees, a water monitor lizard glides slowly through the water, and cormorants, egrets, and kingfishers patiently wait on the banks, eyeing the water for prey.
- A boat trip is a beautiful way to see some of the hundreds of species of plants and animals.
- Ranging in size from a speck hosting an abandoned shrine to one housing 250 households and connected to the mainland by a long footbridge world.
AMBALANGODA
- The next village to Heritance Ahungalla is Ambalangoda, which is noted for its antiques and masks.
- Prepare to be inspired by a range of unusual masks at the Mask Museum.
- The majority are made of kaduru, a light, elastic wood that resembles balsa.
- The masks were customarily sanded with rough leaves or shark skin after carving.
- In Sri Lanka, masks are worn for a variety of reasons.
- They are employed in ceremonies to banish demons or heal ailments, as well as in traditional dance, drama, and comedies, as well as significant pageants and processions.
- Several puppets constructed of the same type of wood and controlled by strings are also displayed at the museum.
- Traditional puppets are about 4 feet tall on average, but those depicting royalty or nobility are taller and heavier.
- Music on the drum and Seraphina, as well as singing, accompany puppet displays.
BRIEF GARDEN
- Bevis Bawa was the younger brother of Geoffrey Bawa, a well-known architect who designed numerous notable buildings, including Heritance Ahungalla.
- Bevis Bawa, like his brother, transformed this former rubber plantation into a beautiful sequence of landscaped gardens.
- You are led through many tableaux and views, nooks and bowers, creative planting and screening.
- In addition to the minimalist dwelling, there are statues and artwork strewn.
- Many of the pieces are Bawa's own, but Donald Friend, an Australian artist, is also highly represented.
LUNUGANGA
- For nearly 50 years, Geoffrey Bawa experimented with his space, light, and size ideas on his estate, Lunuganga.
- It was a rubber plantation on a peninsula extending out into a lake when he bought it in 1948.
- Bawa methodically changed the ground and plants over time to achieve his goal, shaving off the top of a hill in one example to better his view of the lake.
- Expect a riot of flowers placed in neat boundaries rather than a riot of flowers planted in clean borders.
- This is essentially a succession of outdoor rooms with carefully framed vistas - a Buddhist stupa on a mountaintop, a Grecian figure placed elegantly.
- Throughout his life, Bawa changed and experimented with the spaces and structures.
- The garden was donated to the Lunuganga Trust after his death in 2003, and it is open to the public.
WHALE WATCHING
- Seeing whales in Ahungalla, Sri Lanka, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
- Whale watching in Sri Lanka is one of the most incredible experiences a person can have in their lifetime.
- At whale watching Ahungalla Sri Lanka, you can see SEA giants such as blue whales, fin whales, sperm whales, and rare killer whales.
- Ahungalla whale viewing has become extremely popular among visitors visiting Sri Lanka, and the protected Ahungalla fisheries harbour has become the epicentre of the islands' dolphin and whale watching.
- After about an hour out to sea, the whales usually start to appear.
- Blue whales are the most common, although killer whales have also been seen.
- On the way out and back, dolphin sightings are regular. Bring a hat, plenty of sunscreens, a camera, binoculars, and a camera.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Ahungalla Off the Beaten Track
Kothduwa Temple
- The majority of Sri Lankans practice Buddhism as their primary religion.
- Nibbana was founded by Lord Buddha, who propagated what he discovered through Buddhism teachings.
- In Sri Lanka, thousands of temples are dedicated to spreading Buddhist teachings.
- One among these is the Kothduwa Temple, also known as the Kothduwa Raja Maha Viharaya, which is located on Kothduwa Island in Madu Ganga.
- This article may be of interest to you if you want to learn more.
- Eco Isle offers boat cruises to this island, where you can sense the tranquillity gathered around the temple.
Mangrove Trees (Kadolana)
- Kadolana / Mangrove trees have an indescribable beauty.
- Many of these trees may be found on each island in the Madu Ganga river, making the entire river a beautiful spot to visit.
- Trips on the Water Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees that can find all along the Madu Ganga river.
- You will feel something you have never felt before on a boat journey among these beautiful forests.
- Eco Isle is a small island in the Madu Ganga surrounded by mangrove forests.
- Our boat service will take you through these trees as a guest on our island, and you can spend time watching and feeling the calm.
Demonstration of Cinnamon Production
- A fantastic tour to a Cinnamon production island on the Madu Ganga river, Sri Lanka's southern region.
- Cinnamon is used as a spice as well as a medication.
- Sri Lanka exports cinnamon goods worldwide, and the processes used to create the various products are fascinating.
- You can spend some time in the Cinnamon Production Area, which shows you how to make various cinnamon-based goods, while on the boat journey around the Madu Ganga.
Visit the Moonstone Mines
- The moonstone quarry at Meetiyagoda is the closest one to visit in Ahungalla.
- Moonstones, commonly known as Adularia, are pale blue translucent gemstones.
- When the stones are moved, they are said to shimmer and emit a rainbow of colours.
- Visit Meetiyagoda to witness a centuries-old tradition in action.
- The 10-meter-deep mining shaft is protected by a durable coconut wood scaffold, which miners use to descend to the mine.
- A water pump is used to retrieve the water, the mining or digging out of the soil containing the stones is done by hand.
- Around 50 to 100 unrefined moonstones are found daily in the buckets of soil transported to the surface; however, not all are of retail quality.
- Next door is a factory where you can watch the stones being cut, polished, and set into stunning pieces of jewellery.
- Bring some cash if you wish to purchase one of the lovely pieces.
- There is also tourmaline, tiger eye, garnets, and topaz inlay jewellery available for purchase.
Shopping in Ahungalla
- Shopping in Ahungalla is a great way to unwind.
- Expect to be met by casual tiny roadside stands and pleasant vendors rather than large retail malls' usual hustle and bustle.
- The little kiosks sell a range of items, including vegetables and tropical fruits, which are a must-try when visiting Sri Lanka.
- There are also roadside stalls selling brightly coloured wooden masks, which mimic ancient deities or devils from local legends.
- They're also a protective emblem against the evil eye. Also, they make fantastic souvenirs or gifts.
- As you tour these handicraft businesses, take in the culture and admire the skills that have been passed down through the years.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Ahungalla Culture and Traditions
- Buddhists make up the majority of the population of Ahungalla, which is followed by Hindu, Christian, and Muslim communities.
- In Ahungalla, Sinhalese and Tamil are frequently spoken, while the locals are equally fluent in English.
- Every year, 15 kilometres from Ahungalla, the Bentota Perahera is held in Bentota Town, with dance, music, and contests.
- Ahungalla has a limited number of shops, so for a better shopping experience, go to Bentota.
- The shops here offer a wide range of handicrafts, clothing, jewellery, perfume, shoes, and ornaments, all available at low prices.
- The Silk Route Cafe & Restaurant in Bentota's Warahena serves Sri Lankan, Indian, and Chinese cuisine.
- The town is known for its brilliant and colourful ancient devil masks, which you can learn more about at the Ariyapala Mask Museum, which is only a 2-minute walk from the hotel!
- Visit the Museum of Folk Art and Culture and the Maritime Museum while you're there, or try your hand at mask carving and lace making!
- Visit the historic Sri Pushparama Maha Viharaya temple in Balapitiya, an architectural marvel due to its British colonial structure and design.
- Or the Kothduwa Temple, located on the island of Kothduwa in the Madu Ganga Lagoon.
- Galagoda Shailathalaramaya Vihara is a must-see attraction. The giant reclining Buddha statue in South Asia is claimed to have been built in the 13th century.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Ahungalla: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Walauwa The Villa Café & Courtyard
#Food
- Walauwa The food provided at the Villa Ahungalla's quaint garden restaurant is legendary.
- Sri Lankan, Asian, BBQ, and seafood cuisines are available at the hotel.
- Traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry are also available, cooked using vegetables fresh from the village market or traditional village fair.
- Nobody leaves the hotel without raving about the food, characterising it as "wonderful," with a specific mention for the seafood platter, which is sourced fresh from the ocean's catch and dubbed "great!"
- Sri Lanka is a wonderfully magical destination, and we wish to show you around.
- So, what exactly are you waiting for? Join us on the unique island in the world, in paradise, at Walauwa. The Walauwa Family at Villa Ahungalla!
Jungle Beach Restaurant
#Food
- Jungle Beach Restaurant offers you a variety of specials.
- Try our fresh and tasty seafood, typical Sri Lankan cuisine or international meals.
- Select your fresh seafood and watch our chef live preparing your dinner in front of you at the beach (depends on the weather)
- You can choose from a selection of specials at Jungle Beach Restaurant. Try our delicious fresh seafood, traditional Sri Lankan cuisine, or foreign cuisine.
- Choose your fresh seafood and watch our chef prepare your meal right in front of your eyes on the beach (depends on the weather)
- They will arrange a fishing trip or teach you how to catch crabs. Bring your meal, and we'll prepare it for you!
TAKE A SAFARI AT MADU RIVER
#Fun
- The Madu River is a shallow waterway in Sri Lanka's southwest that empties into the sea in Balapitiya.
- A Madu River Safari, a 10-minute drive from Ahungalla, is a must-see on your agenda. Only a few of the river's more than 48 islands are inhabited.
- It could be one of Sri Lanka's last unspoiled mangrove ecosystems.
- For a boat excursion, we approached the 'Madu River Safari' company, which had a lot of great reviews online.
- They charged us Rs.2000 for an hour on the boat, which we thought was relatively reasonable considering some establishments charge the same per person!
- We were awed as our driver/guide carried us along the most picturesque of paths, strapped in with our life jackets.
- The Madu River is primarily surrounded by mangroves, making for a breathtaking sight when you ride into and through them!
- The river itself is lovely since, at one point during your safari, you will be surrounded by an unending amount of water and lush flora, which is simply breathtaking!
VISIT A TURTLE HATCHERY
#Fun
- Can find a stretch of Turtle Hatcheries just a few minutes before Ahungalla in the town of Kosgoda. We went to the Marine
- Turtles Protection Centre (also known as Amarasena Turtle Hatchery), which was a little off the beaten path, but we'd heard good things about their work and wanted to see it for ourselves.
- While many places are more concerned with profit, the Marine Turtles Protection Centre, which a family runs, is more concerned with the turtles.
- Santha, the Centre's 2nd generation owner, was our gracious guide as he explained the work they conduct.
- They patrol the beach at night, looking for mother sea turtles depositing their eggs, and if they find one, they take great care to safeguard her while she is nesting.
- They move the eggs from the beach to the hatchery for safety reasons, and they keep a strict watch of the days to determine when they will hatch to be released into the ocean as soon as possible.
- Leatherback, Green, Hawksbill, Loggerhead, and Olive Ridley turtles are the five types of turtles found in Sri Lanka.
- They retain the newborn turtles for 2-3 days after the eggs hatch so that their bodies harden enough to endure being released into the water.
- The Centre looks at the injured and weak turtles by attempting to rehabilitate them or caring for them for the rest of their lives.
- This is a fantastic stop not only to see and touch sea turtles but also to observe the incredible work that these individuals do and the lengths to which they go to protect these animals!
Koggala Beach
#Fun
- The Koggala Beach is located in Koggala, a coastal village adjacent to Galle. Koggala is one of the most excellent beaches around Galle and is at the top of the must-see list.
- Visit Koggala Beach, located on Sri Lanka's south coast and is a beautiful tropical location.
- Koggala is the ideal site for relaxation, surrounded by jungle greenery and azure seas crashing on golden sands.
- If you are an energetic adventurer, you will discover some of the best surfing chances in the country and the option of taking individual surfing lessons.
- With your feet on the sand and coconut in your hand, the beach is also a great spot to relax and soak up the sun simply.
- Near the beach, numerous shops and restaurants serve your everyday needs. Fresh seafood meals and a breathtaking view of the bay will thoroughly relax you.
- Some of the top attractions near the beach include Lake Koggala, Buddhist hermitages, and the Martin Wickramasinghe Museum.
- There's also a turtle hatchery where you may witness these fascinating marine animals.
- The pure blue sea, which is flanked by golden sands, makes it ideal for meditation walks and beach picnics.
- Make the most of your tropical holiday by soaking up the sun while sipping on a great cocktail.
Masks
#Fashion
- Masks are commonly used in the kolam dance and exorcism ceremonies to appease evil spirits and can be found all across the country.
- The masks are created in Ambalagoda, on the west coast, where visitors can visit the workshops and see them being made.
- The best quality masks are most likely to be found here.
- Ambalangoda's folk crafts include mask and puppet creation. Both of the town's museums are run by active mask makers.
- Most are fashioned of kaduru, a light, malleable wood comparable to balsa that allows worn for long periods.
- They're covered in symbols to frighten the devils away, which is especially vital during exorcisms.
- Traditional dances, dramas, comedies, and massive pageants and processions feature them, and they have even been supposed to cure ailments.
- The two museums are direct across the street from each other, making it simple to see both.
- The largest is Ariyapala & Sons, which also has multiple four-footed puppets constructed of the same wood and manipulated with strings.
- Can purchase small commemorative masks to take home and terrify your devils.
- Traditional dance performances are infrequent, but the nearby Bandu Wijesooriya School of Dance hosts them occasionally.
Gems
#Fashion
- Sri Lanka is one of the world's largest gem manufacturers; thus, there are a lot of precious stones there.
- Sapphire, ruby, garnet, topaz, and moonstones are just a few of the lovely precious gems available, making this a fantastic destination to buy gems and jewellery.
- Jewellers can be found almost anywhere; however, Ahungalla, Negombo, Galle, and Colombo are particularly good for buying jewellery and gems.
- Shopping in Ahungalla can be restricted, so if you're looking for a unique gift or a remembrance for yourself, our souvenir shop or jewellery store can tempt you with a variety of exquisite options.
- From handloom bags and clothes, batik shirts, soft toys, woodcarvings, to woven baskets, have a few little trinkets and treasures for you to take home.
- Glittering sapphires, rubies, topaz and moonstones and a host of semi-precious stones all set in white and yellow 18-carat gold, as well as silver, are sold at the Premadasa Jewellers outlet at Heritance Ahungalla.
- One of Sri Lanka's trusted and reputed jewellers, all items sold are guaranteed with a certificate of authenticity. As a hotel guest, you are eligible for a discount too.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Ahungalla: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- A jeep safari from Ahungalla to Yala National Park will provide you with exhilarating encounters such as crashing monkeys on trees, peacocks in their finest frocks, and, most importantly, crafty leopards slipping fast through the landscape.
- Take a 3-hour Udawalawe National Park Safari from Ahungalla to enter the Land of Elephants! The plains and grasslands of National Park look for glimpses of the animal world's giants.
- Whale and dolphin viewing day trip for visitors staying in the Induruwa, Bentota, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Aluthgama, and Beruwala districts. This must-do whale-watching excursion allows you to see gorgeous whales in Sri Lankan waters.
- Ahungalla is home to the Ahungalla Sea Turtles Conservation and Research Center. Arrange your holiday to see Ahungalla Sea Turtles Conservation and Research Center and all else Ahungalla has to offer.
- The only spot in Ahungalla to go for a fishing trip takes around 2 hours of deep-sea fishing (about 4 hours).
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Ahungalla Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Offer a lot of fun and joy to Ahungalla Beach, with the best live DJs on the island delighted to host your party or event. Provide a range of meals and open bar and cash bar alternatives on request.
- The Jungle Beach Restaurant provides the ideal setting for a fantastic beach wedding.
- Come with a group of friends or customers to celebrate your birthday or a company day off!
- A week of beach volleyball in the Indian Ocean, with island exploration, surfing, and relaxation. Great people, delectable cuisine, refreshing cocktails, and magnificent sunsets on Ahungalla's finest sandy beach make your stay a fantastic journey!
- Heritance Ahungalla is a beach hotel in Sri Lanka that will continue to be a hotspot for Galle Literary Festival attendees. Many fans of literature, culture, and the arts hope that the Galle Literary Festival will become an annual literary festival with "more than huge names" in attendance.
- In Sri Lanka, the Vesak Festival and other sights like Culture, Nature, Wildlife, Archaeology, Beach stay, and even a game of golf if interested. The season for the beaches on the Western Coast of Sri Lanka like Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa, Bentota, Ahungalla, to mention a few, is also pleasant at this time of the year.
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