Sri Lanka is a beautiful island with a coastal belt so beautiful that it attracts thousands of visitors from all corners of the world each year. Ahungalla is one coastal town that may not be as famous but has so many refreshing yet rewarding gems to offer. Here are some places to check out when you’re here.
Ahungalla Beach
Ahungalla beach, which is located in Ahungalla town in the Galle district, is a perfect area to unwind and enjoy some quiet time, especially because it is less crowded than other beaches in Sri Lanka. Surfing, tanning, or simply enjoying one’s time here by strolling along this stretch of coast in the evening to take in the beauty of nature are all options.
Madu River
The Madu Ganga river estuary is an intricate coastal habitat with islands and mangroves. It might be one of the few intact mangrove forest regions in Sri Lanka. The hundreds of different plant and animal species can be seen on a boat excursion, including monkeys eating fruit from trees, a water monitor lizard gliding across the water, and cormorants, egrets, and kingfishers quietly waiting on the banks to pounce on their food.
Brief Garden
Bevis Bawa was the brother of the well-known architect, Geoffrey Bawa, who designed and conceptualised several beautiful buildings, including Heritance Ahungalla. Like his brother, Bevis Bawa used his talent to transform an old rubber plantation into a lovely collection of landscaped gardens known as the Brief Gardens. Here you are guided through a number of tableaux and views, nooks and bowers by deft planting and screening.
Lunuganga Estate
Geoffrey Bawa spent nearly 50 years experimenting with his concepts of scale, light, and space on his own estate, Lunuganga. Bawa laboriously changed the landscape and the vegetation over time to realize his vision, in one instance sawing off the top of a hill to enhance his view of the lake. Do not anticipate a riot of perfectly trimmed flower borders. This estate is only 25 mins away from hotels in Ahungalla such as the beautiful Heritance Ahungalla which was also designed by Geoffrey Bawa.
