Guidebook for Koggala

Sunil

Joined in 2016

Entertainment & Activities

Stilt Fisherman

Koggala is very famous for Stilt Fishermen since many decades. Stilt fishing an art of living which spread among southern province of Sri Lanka. It is traditional amazing fishing method which discovered by old Ceylonese. Fishermen that engage in fishing with a very narrow pole which tied with a stick that fixed on the sea bed is an amazing creation. One of huge attraction of down south of Sri Lanka. The people engage to fishing doing their fishing at sunset, noon and sunrise. Fishermen waiting many hours to capture small fish and need to have a huge patient for them until wait. According to the fishing style don’t use bait and this is an art for living. Koggala, Midigama, Weligama famous

19 locals recommend

Stilt Fisherman

19 locals recommend

Koggala is very famous for Stilt Fishermen since many decades. Stilt fishing an art of living which spread among southern province of Sri Lanka. It is traditional amazing fishing method which discovered by old Ceylonese. Fishermen that engage in fishing with a very narrow pole which tied with a stick that fixed on the sea bed is an amazing creation. One of huge attraction of down south of Sri Lanka. The people engage to fishing doing their fishing at sunset, noon and sunrise. Fishermen waiting many hours to capture small fish and need to have a huge patient for them until wait. According to the fishing style don’t use bait and this is an art for living. Koggala, Midigama, Weligama famous

Midigama Bus Stop station

11 locals recommend

Midigama Bus Stop station

Matara Road

11 locals recommend

Whale Watching Tour

24 locals recommend

Whale Watching Tour

udupila junction

24 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Virgin White Tea Plantation

Near Koggala there is great opportunity for having pure virgin white tea leaves from Handunugoda Tea Factory which owned plantation in Tittagalla. Visiting this place like museum. The tea made with untouched by hand which could attractive among world visitors. From 30 minutes from Galle city can be reach to this place, most of people are known this place as Virgin White Tea Factory. Also there is Chinese rituals followed for tea plucking untouched process. A great location with full of knowledgeable plus joy.

30 locals recommend

Virgin White Tea Plantation

Handunugoda Road

30 locals recommend

Near Koggala there is great opportunity for having pure virgin white tea leaves from Handunugoda Tea Factory which owned plantation in Tittagalla. Visiting this place like museum. The tea made with untouched by hand which could attractive among world visitors. From 30 minutes from Galle city can be reach to this place, most of people are known this place as Virgin White Tea Factory. Also there is Chinese rituals followed for tea plucking untouched process. A great location with full of knowledgeable plus joy.

Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex

Next to Koggala Lake situated folk museum which present old Ceylon living style. The place was a home to a great novelist called Mr. Martin Wickramasinghe who written many valuable books. The exhibits are well displayed for having great knowledge. A great place to explore the Sinhala Tradition easily. Old Ceylon equipment properly displayed in here by preserving an old history. Also having great ambience among the river bank of Koggala will never forget you.

47 locals recommend

Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex

Matara Road

47 locals recommend

Next to Koggala Lake situated folk museum which present old Ceylon living style. The place was a home to a great novelist called Mr. Martin Wickramasinghe who written many valuable books. The exhibits are well displayed for having great knowledge. A great place to explore the Sinhala Tradition easily. Old Ceylon equipment properly displayed in here by preserving an old history. Also having great ambience among the river bank of Koggala will never forget you.

Koggala Lake

A tremendous location to feel the natural lush. Koggala one of ancient fishing village located in down south. Koggala full filled with finest sandy beach located in down south close to world heritage city Galle. You can find a famous reef and other part bounded to stunning and picturesque lake. Koggala is one of coastal town with great history which goes up to II world war. One of the great place called Bird’s Island there was a sourced to a Sri Lankan novel which was written by Martin Wickramasinghe, book called Madolduwa (Bird’s Island). Koggala is not-spoiled lake located in near Galle.

54 locals recommend

Koggala Lake

54 locals recommend

A tremendous location to feel the natural lush. Koggala one of ancient fishing village located in down south. Koggala full filled with finest sandy beach located in down south close to world heritage city Galle. You can find a famous reef and other part bounded to stunning and picturesque lake. Koggala is one of coastal town with great history which goes up to II world war. One of the great place called Bird’s Island there was a sourced to a Sri Lankan novel which was written by Martin Wickramasinghe, book called Madolduwa (Bird’s Island). Koggala is not-spoiled lake located in near Galle.

Sea Turtle Hatchery

Near Koggala and Habaraduwa there are many Turtle hatcheries are located. The objective is non profitable which dedicated to conserve one of endanger animal in the world. Turtle Hatchery release turtles more than 500,000 and that is huge work to secure those animals. Most of time Sri Lanka can be found 05 varieties of turtles. Most of turtles nesting their habitats around Southern Province. Hatcheries secure the lives of turtles as well as eggs, recently the Government imposed new rules and regulations to protect them and made many awareness program to aware people have been reduced the eating. You can engage with many works and all hatcheries are welcome volunteer service.

40 locals recommend

Sea Turtle Hatchery

Galle Road

40 locals recommend

Near Koggala and Habaraduwa there are many Turtle hatcheries are located. The objective is non profitable which dedicated to conserve one of endanger animal in the world. Turtle Hatchery release turtles more than 500,000 and that is huge work to secure those animals. Most of time Sri Lanka can be found 05 varieties of turtles. Most of turtles nesting their habitats around Southern Province. Hatcheries secure the lives of turtles as well as eggs, recently the Government imposed new rules and regulations to protect them and made many awareness program to aware people have been reduced the eating. You can engage with many works and all hatcheries are welcome volunteer service.

Snake Farm Matara Sri Lanka

Snake farm one of great location to expedition increase the knowledge. Great point of interest can collect many experience

15 locals recommend

Snake Farm Matara Sri Lanka

Weligama - Telijjawila Road

15 locals recommend

Snake farm one of great location to expedition increase the knowledge. Great point of interest can collect many experience

Batik center

Food Scene

Madoldu Eco Resort

Madoldu Eco Resort restaurant is one of unique and great place to have Sri Lankan and Italian foods.

Madoldu Eco Resort

Madoldu Eco Resort restaurant is one of unique and great place to have Sri Lankan and Italian foods.

Mumbo Jumbo Beach Restuarant

Catalina Grill Restaurant

Great place to spend time

Catalina Grill Restaurant

Asian Highway 43

Great place to spend time

Restaurant Patty Place

A2

Waterfront Grill & Bar

Kathaluwa Thiththagalla Road

Salty Snapper

Dream Beach Sea Food

Matara Road

Parks & Nature

Udawalawa National Park

Udawalawa is a well branded name in Sabaragamuwa Province which located in dry and wet zone. One of national emblem of Sri Lanka annually huge amount local & foreign tourist visit to Udawalawa. National park created on 1972 year and covers 30,821 hectares. There are waterfalls located in area also annual rainfall 1500 millimeters. There are many places to visit but most of them hidden but Udawalawa tours arrange to visit many hidden places. At the even can enjoy the warmest climate by having beer with loved ones. Especially there is wild elephant who comes near Udawalawa reservoir can feed by hand to the Elephant.

139 locals recommend

Udawalawa National Park

139 locals recommend

Udawalawa is a well branded name in Sabaragamuwa Province which located in dry and wet zone. One of national emblem of Sri Lanka annually huge amount local & foreign tourist visit to Udawalawa. National park created on 1972 year and covers 30,821 hectares. There are waterfalls located in area also annual rainfall 1500 millimeters. There are many places to visit but most of them hidden but Udawalawa tours arrange to visit many hidden places. At the even can enjoy the warmest climate by having beer with loved ones. Especially there is wild elephant who comes near Udawalawa reservoir can feed by hand to the Elephant.

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

Sri Lanka enriched with many natural resources even rainforests are main. In down south can be found many rainforests such like Sinharaja, Kanneliya. Those rain forests are enriched with many fauna and flora. Sinharaja one of World Heritage rainforest located in southern part of the Sri Lanka. This amazing treasurer nestled for many endemic fauna and flora Sinharaja rainforest accommodate for 8 endemic mammal species found here, giant squirrel, dusky-stripped jungle squirrel, badger mongoose can be mentioned. Having expedition in this rain forest will unforgettable experience for you. There are some great camping sites located in this perfect land.

50 locals recommend

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

Sinharaja access road

50 locals recommend

Sri Lanka enriched with many natural resources even rainforests are main. In down south can be found many rainforests such like Sinharaja, Kanneliya. Those rain forests are enriched with many fauna and flora. Sinharaja one of World Heritage rainforest located in southern part of the Sri Lanka. This amazing treasurer nestled for many endemic fauna and flora Sinharaja rainforest accommodate for 8 endemic mammal species found here, giant squirrel, dusky-stripped jungle squirrel, badger mongoose can be mentioned. Having expedition in this rain forest will unforgettable experience for you. There are some great camping sites located in this perfect land.