Best Places to Visit in Southern province - Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

 Attractive Places to visit in Southern Province - Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 

01-Whale watching Spot - Mirissa, Sri Lanka

Watching whales and dolphins in Mirissa is one of the most exciting water activities you can do while on vacation in Sri Lanka. The biggest animals in the world are sometimes spotted blue whales and Mirissa is Sri Lanka's best location for whale and dolphin watching tour. 

When is the Best Time 

The season of whale watching begins in November to the end of April. The very best months for blue whale sightings are in March and April. In the morning the sea is calm and in the afternoon it is hot. Around 6 and latest 7 in the morning the whale watching tours start very early. Whales can be seen from May to October, but less in number and the sea may be rough. Anyway, booking is possible at low season, give them a call view days in advance. Be aware May, and June is also the worst time of the monsoon. The probability of sightings is 90 percent during the peak season. We went there a couple of times in January and saw one blue whale. We've been told they spot up to eight in one day, sometimes. The good choice is Trincomalee with best sightings in August and September from June through October.

 Quick Data on the Whales 

• Status: In endangered 
• 99 per cent of all blue whales were killed during the whaling time 
• Estimated population of 10-20,000 
• On average, females of the same age are around 24-30 meters/80-100 feet long 
• Average weight: 100 to 140 tons and more 
• Lifespan of some 80 years 
• They feed mainly on krill 
• They usually swim alone, or in pairs, sometimes in small groups 
• A baby blue whale already weighs around 3 tons 

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02- Coconut Tree Hill

ABOUT COCONUT TREE HILL

Coconut Tree Hill is one of the interesting and rare places to visit in Mirissa. This place is situated at the end of Mirissa beach and is fully covered with palm trees.

It is one of those attractions in Mirissa, nice to take pictures of all the stunning tall palms overlooking the ocean. At this place you can also enjoy a well-deserved coconut to add an extra memorable aspect to your

Location: Mirissa, Sri Lanka.

Timings: Open for 24 hours.

Price: No entry cost.

Best Time to Visit: Being near to the main beach; reaching this place is suggested early in the morning or before sunset.

Distance from Mirissa: Take a short walk from Mirissa beach to reach this location. It will take approximately 10-15 minutes to walk along the beach to reach this lovely place.

WHAT TO Go

You are required at Coconut Tree Hill to make some friends. But the fuzzy, fluffy and welcoming kind, not just the human kind! Numerous stray dogs are roaming around Coconut Tree Hill only waiting for someone to catch a sunrise with.

The proximity to Parrot Rock also makes this destination perfect, as both locations can be easily explored on the same morning. Parrot Rock can easily be seen from Coconut Tree Hill and vice-versa.

We experienced a beautiful sunrise at Coconut Tree Hill. We woke up about 5:30-5:45am and saw but we were about to see another couple setting up for the sunrise. A cute little buddy decided to come along for the ride, and we were soaking in some rays our new-found friend. Surfers caught some waves nearby in the morning, since Mirissa is also a popular surf hotspot

03- Tangalle Beach

Tangalle Beach is the ideal place to take a quiet and relaxing holiday. The stunning beach with white sand will give you the true vibes of a tropical paradise. For kilometers the white sands proceed along a stretch of bays and beaches on both the north and the south sides.

Originally, Tallanga was a fishing village that suffered greatly during the 2004 tsunami, and has since been rebuilding. Though there are very beautiful beaches and bays here, but it doesn't draw too many visitors, making it a great quiet getaway.

The beach features some of the sunset's breathtaking views. Although the water is deep blue and beautiful, it is not ideal to swim at Tangalle Beach as the tides can be very rough and it can be quite risky. The small bay with a sheltered reef, is one of the locations you definitely should visit. The reef captures the larger waves, and behaves like a natural whirlpool.The soft sands of the beach also make it an ideal spot for a nice morning run.

Restaurants and cafés are lying in large numbers along the Tangalle beach and you can enjoy a bite or a drink while at the beach. Tangalle beach is brimming with tourism potential and may well be a part of future Sri Lankan tourism.

The best time to visit Tangalle Beach

The best time to visit Tangalle Beach is from November to April, during the winter months. During this time the beach is in the height of its glory. During the summer months of May to October you can also visit this beach, which is when the beach is very quiet as not many people visit this place during off season, although at this time the sea could be in harsh conditions.

Things Do in Tanaglle Beach

There are many things you can do in Sri Lanka's Tangalle Beach. There are plenty of attractions worth visiting in and around Tangalle. Here we've gathered a couple of tourist attraction spots near Tangalle Beach that you might be interested in. Let's take a look.

Beliatta Railway-station ( Time Table)

Best Place To Visit In Sri Lanka - Sigiriya

SIGIRIYA

Sigiriya is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka.

This ancient palace and fortress complex, referred to by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World, has important architectural significance and draws thousands of visitors each year. It is currently Sri Lanka's most-visited tourist destination.

 Palace is located in the heart of the island, between the towns of Dambulla and Habarane, 370 meters above sea level on a massive rocky plateau. 

The Sigiriya rock plateau is 200 meters higher than the surrounding jungles, formed from the magma of an extinct volcano.

His vision amazes tourists with the unusual harmony that exists between nature and human imagination. 

The fortification complex contains remains of a ruined castle, surrounded by a large network of fortifications, extensive parks, ponds, canals, alleys, and fountains.

For several thousand years Sigiriya 's neighboring lands were limited. 

The rugged plateau of Sigiriya served as a monastery since 3rd century BC. The King Kasyapa planned to establish a royal residence here in the second half of the 5th century. 

After his death Sigiriya was again turned into a Buddhist monastery until it was abandoned in the 14th century.

It was modeled in the shape of a massive stone lion, whose feet have survived to this day but which killed the upper parts of the body.

 
The main entrance lies on the north side of the rock. 

The palace was called Sigiriya thanks to this Lion. The term Sigiriya has its roots in the word Sihagri, i.e. Lion Rock.

Best Place to visit in Sri Lanka - Red Mosque - Colombo 11

The Best Place To Visit In Sri Lanka❤

1. Red Mosque OR Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid

 SRI LANKA 'S RED MOSQUE is one of the world's architectural wonders. Located in the quiet district of Pettah, one of Colombo 's oldest areas, its tall minarets can be seen from nearly every street, towering over the quiet neighborhood streets. 

The Red Mosque is said to have been a landmark for sailors entering the port of Colombo since it was built in 1908, and you can easily imagine this being true when you look at it. The distinctive red-and - white pattern of the mosque, be it revolving or spiraling or alternating, is very hypnotic. The domes are constructed in pomegranate form (as opposed to the typical onion shape)