If you’re heading over to Sri Lanka for a relaxing beach vacation, there is much for you to discover and enjoy here. From snorkeling in Hikkaduwa to surfing in Arugam Bay or even settling down in a luxury villa in Sri Lanka such as the Galle Heritage Villa by Jetwing; to experience the quiet charms of a beach town resort; are some of the many options. However, if you venture into the deep south of the island, into a quaint little town called Mirissa, you will be able to witness a most magnificent sight- The Blue Whales of Sri Lanka!
The island has through recent times gained much attention from the world over as being one of the best whale watching destinations in the world. Among all whale watching spots in Sri Lanka, one of the top would be Mirissa. There are 2 reasons why Mirissa tops the list and one of them is its strategic location. The migration path of Blue Whales which is from Africa to Australia happens to be just off Dondra Point in Mirissa. Also the waters of Mirissa are said to be rich in plankton, which is a microorganism that is a delicacy among whales. In addition to Blue Whales, you will also be able to see other whale species such as sperm whales, Bryde’s whales, sei whales, fin whales and if you’re really lucky, killer whales. Dolphins species such as the cute bottlenose dolphin, Risso’s dolphins, striped dolphins and spinner dolphins can also be seen.
So, if you’re interested in going on an adventure of whale watching in Mirissa, here are all the particulars you need to know. Mirissa is located about 3 hours distance away from Colombo, the commercial capital of the country; via the Southern Expressway. The best time to go whale watching here would be during the months between November and April. There are many options that you can look up on online to book a whale watching tour and the Sri Lankan Navy is one of them.
Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world.
