Travelling in Tangalle exposes you to the breathtaking natural scenery and wildlife, both out in the ocean and on land in the Southern Region of Sri Lanka. Learn more about the activities around Tangalle.

1. Excursions Around Tangalle

2. CONTENT
 INTRODUCTION
 EXCURSIONS IN TANGALLE
 YALA NATIONAL PARK
 UDAWALAWE ELEPHANT SANCTUARY
 WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCHING BOAT TRIPS
 REKAWA TURTLE CONSERVATION PROJECT
 MULKIRIGALA ROCK TEMPLE
 ACCOMMODATION IN TANGALLE

3. INTRODUCTION
 Tangalle is among the region’s most developed beach destinations along the
Southern Coastline.
 There are a number of rewarding attractions in the surrounding countryside,
 The most amazing thing about Tangalle is the color of the Indian Ocean.
 It is of the deepest blue and gives the whole seascape the feel of an idyll somewhere in
the South Pacific!

4. EXCURSIONS IN TANGALLE
 Relative ease of access to the major wildlife reserves of Sri Lanka.
 Yala National Park is about 1.5 hours away,
 Uda Walawe National Park is about 1 hour away
 Bundala National Park only 40 Minutes away.
 Experience giant sea turtles coming ashore at night to lay their eggs, in the beaches of
Rekawa and Kahandamodara.
 Cultural and historical buffs, fascinating hallmarks of the island’s colonial heritage and
ancient sites are also within easy reach.

5. YALA NATIONAL PARK
 Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka.
 The park is best known for its variety of wild animals including Sri Lankan
elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds.

6. Udawalawe Elephant Sanctuary
 Visit Uda Walawe elephant sanctuary for encounters with Sri Lanka’s gentle giants,
as well as a host of other wild animals and exotic birds.
 During a visit, it is not unusual to see whole herds of adults and young elephants–
feeding or bathing and playing in the water.

7. WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCHING BOAT
TRIPS
 Take a 90 minute drive to Mirissa Harbour and set sail for Weligama Bay where
giant blue back whales and dolphins are known to cruise by.

8. Rekawa Turtle Conservation Project
 From April to September, green, hawksbill and occasionally even leatherback
turtles struggle ashore at night to lay their eggs on Rekawa Beach.

9. MULKIRIGALA ROCK TEMPLE
 This famous ancient monastery, which still functions to this day, is situated on a
high rocky hillock.
 It includes ancient caves with painted murals and statues, all with a story to tell.

10. ACCOMMODATION IN TANGALLE
Anantara Peace Haven
Tangalle Resort
Coco Tangalla
Amanwella The Last House

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