The coastal town of Ahungalla is a picture-perfect rendition of a quiet tropical vacation. With soft-sand beaches, turtle hatcheries, temples, and more, there’s quite a trip to take in, as the mesh of activities is enough to keep the casual traveller occupied for some time.
River Safari
The Madu River is famous for its river safaris. Sailing through mangroves as you take in the wildlife of the marshes, this area is home to various types of bird and reptile species that makes up a unique biodiversity that can’t be seen anywhere else.
Turtle Hatchery
The environmental effort is alive and well at the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Hatchery, where the preservation of turtle species, as well as their protection, is most important. Here, you can aid the efforts of locals as they try and ensure the turtles aren’t endangered. Located a few kilometres away from Ahungalla town, the hatchery makes for a great stop during your travels to most hotels in Ahungalla.
Ahungalla Beach
For any list that includes Ahungalla, the beach is definitely a common recommendation amongst them all. The beach is intensely beautiful, with golden sands and seashells strewn across the shore for a most spectacular view. Best of all, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to accommodation. Many luxury hotels, such as the Heritance Ahungalla have available for you.
Galapata Raja Temple
To round off your beach experiences, why not take in some culture? There’s plenty of it at the Galapata Raja Temple, with an old dagoba that dates to 2500 years ago and contains a relic of one of the Buddha’s disciples. Considered one of the holiest places in the country, it also has carvings and inscriptions that are a great leftover of history.
