Joanna James
Ahungalla is a town in Sri Lanka that is often overlooked by travellers. This shouldn't be the case as this little town has so much to offer its visitors. The region is home to luxury resorts in which you can relax and enjoy your time here. Besides, being a coastal town in Sri Lanka, there is so much that the beaches offer. So here's a list of the top five things you shouldn't miss out on when in Ahungalla.
Ahungalla is not miserly when it comes to turtle hatcheries and there are plenty around that you can explore. You can visit any one of them. The fishermen around this coastal town tend to collect these eggs and hand it over to the hatcheries. Here, the eggs will be taken care of until its hatched. As a result, the turtle population in this island is on the rise as the eggs are well protected now, away from predators. Baby turtles are not released immediately into the surrounding, they are held back in the hatchery for quite some time until they can get back on their own feet. You can witness cute little sea turtles and even play with them. If you're looking for Hotels in Ahungalla, properties the likes of Heritance Ahungalla offer a good experience.
Sri Lanka is popular for its gemstones. That being the case, you can visit a gem factory when in Ahungalla. Check out some of the shops selling gems too! They might try to scam you, so be careful if you want to purchase any of the beautiful stones in display here.
Apart from the gems, the island is well known around the world for its tea. Ceylon tea has a name of its own in the world today. Although you won't be finding tea plantations in this coastal town, there are plenty of tea shops around that you must check out. It is considered rude to visit the 'land of tea' and not taste a fresh brew. You can purchase tea leaves to take some back home. Besides, this can make up a good gift for loved ones back home too. These dried leaves come in flavours. Chocolate orange, and jasmine and what not!
By now you must have figured that the country has so many things to offer. Gems and tea and so much more. The country is also well known for its spices. With the local cuisine packed with so much flavour, it isn't a surprise. Ahungalla is the right place if you want to find out about Ayurveda. Ayurvedic medicine is popular in the country, and it is a type of ancient medicine that concentrates on healing your body using natural products. Visit a spice garden to learn amazing facts about plants and their uses, especially the ones used in Ayurveda. You can also learn more about the day to day spices like ginger, cinnamon, lemongrass and cardamom. These gardens usually have a shop selling some of the best natural products. Take a look at them and see if you are in need of anything.
Ahungalla is located in the coastal area, which means you can check out some of the amazing beaches in the country. One is the Bentota beach is lined with palm trees and warm sands that attract beach devotees from around the world. You can even try your hand at water sports in Bentota.
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