The picturesque city of Negombo is located in the Western Province of Sri Lanka, just 6km away from the island’s international airport. Anyone who visits this city can be assured to witness the true spirit of Sri Lanka as it combines all the elements that make the country unique; history, culture, nature, wildlife and scenic beauty. Of the many places in Negombo where you can accommodate yourself in, a Negombo resort that offers excellent service and comfy accommodation is Club Hotel Dolphin Negombo.
One of the main geographical features of Negombo is the famous Negombo Lagoon. Spreading over a vast area of over 3000 hectares, the Negombo Lagoon is part of the larger Muthurajawela Marsh and is part of a coastal wetland. This vast body of sparkling water is flanked by lush trees and greenery, mangroves swamps, rice paddies, and grasslands, making it one of the most scenic elements of the city. One of the best ways to witness the beauty and wonders of this water body is to take a day trip to the Negombo Lagoon.
A day trip here entails a boat ride which goes through the entire body of the lagoon, plus the many smaller canals that feed it. These canals, mostly built by the Dutch during their occupation of Sri Lanka in the 1600s, go through some of the major historic locations of the city. Keen eyed visitors of the Negombo Lagoon will notice several species of avifauna, such as egrets, herons, cormorants, and waders. You will also get a chance to see the many prawn and lobster farms on the lagoon, known for rearing some the finest fresh water prawns and lobsters in the region. A longer tour of the lagoon will also allow you to visit certain areas of the famous Muthurajawela Marsh, known from being an ecological haven. Thus, a day trip to the Negombo Lagoon is sure to be well worth your time.
Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.
