Roger Gary
Located in the Hambanthota District of Sri Lanka is the urban coastal town of Tangalle. Of the many sights, scenes, & attractions of Tangalle, following are a must visit and experience attractions;
One of the most iconic religious and archeological landmarks located in the vicinity of Tangalle is the Mulkirigala Raja Maha Vihara. Built atop a 200m tall rock, this fascinating temple is accessible through a series of stairs carved into the rock. Once on top of this rock, you will witness the temple with its different compounds and features. A highlight of the temple is the many caves inside of which are many remarkable statues of Lord Buddha, and marvelous wall paintings. Although the wall paintings date back only to the 18th Century, the site was used as a temple for at least 2000 years, making it of significant archeological importance.
Sri Lanka is known for its many golden sandy beaches, and one of the most peaceful and quiet beaches in Sri Lanka is Medilla Beach. Medilla Beach is hardly ever crowded and the stretch of uninterrupted beach is excellent for all manner of beach activities. The warm blue waters are excellent for swimming as well, but its best to keep an eye out for red flags which indicate rough seas. Thus, if you want a secluded experience in one of the most tranquil and serene beaches in Sri Lanka visit the Medilla Beach. Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is one of the most recommendable Sri Lanka luxury resorts.
Sri Lanka is fast becoming one of the most popular destinations for surfing in the South Asian region. Thus, surfing has become quite popular in Sri Lanka, so much so, that Tangalle is in fact home to surfing school. Bandula Surfing School, lead by their chief instructor Bandula, has gained a reputation for being a great place for green surfers to be taught the basics before conquering the waves. With the friendly staff, quality equipment, and insightful and helpful lessons, Bandula Surfing School will ensure that you start surfing in no time!
Bird watching enthusiasts are sure to enjoy a visit to the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary in Tangalle. Established in 1984, this bird sanctuary comprises lagoons, marshes, and forest making it a fertile ground for avifauna. The sanctuary is home to many species of avifauna, as well as four threatened species; the Black-capped Purple Kingfisher, the Sri Lankan Jungle Fowl, the Indian Reef Heron, and the Glossy Ibis. A visit to this bird sanctuary is sure to be a truly mesmerizing experience.
Turtles are one of the most fascinating species of marine life, and the waters off Tangalle are home to many turtles. Turtles are known for waddling on to the shore from the water in the night in order to lay their eggs on the beach. The turtle faces great hardship during this endeavor and is one of the most interesting natural phenomenons. You can go turtle watching with one of the many non-profit organizations that carry out these tours, so you can witness just how fascinating and amazing turtles are. But keep in mind that turtles are endangered species and every effort must be taken to ensure that the turtle is not disturbed; this includes not using flash photography as well.
