Sri Lanka Hikkaduwa

 Hikkaduwa

• Hikkaduwa is a seaside resort town in southwestern Sri Lanka. It’s known for its strong surf and beaches, including palm-dotted Hikkaduwa Beach, lined with restaurants and bars. The shallow waters opposite Hikkaduwa Beach shelter the Hikkaduwa National Park, which is a coral sanctuary and home to marine turtles and exotic fish.

Let’s have a look at the 7 places to visit in Hikkaduwa

If you are looking for a place where you can spend your vacation amid coconut trees, by the blue waters, listening to the music of the waves, here’s a list of best places to visit in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka.

• Turtle Farm
• Hikkaduwa Beach
• Seenigama Vihara
• Moonstone Mines
• Hikkaduwa Lake
• Hikkaduwa Coral Gardens
• Madu Ganga

        01. Turtle Farm

• On the North and South coast of Hikkaduwa is a couple of farms of ocean turtles, which is among the best places to visit in Hikkaduwa. The closest is a little private farm which is only a couple of kilometers North of Hikkaduwa. On the ranch in bigger basins, you can view distinctive types of turtles during your farm visit. Typically, on ranches additionally, you will get the chance to view the lay eggs of the turtles. What’s more, in a few spots you will even get to release the baby turtles into the open ocean at an extra charge. Turtles are best seen beginning from the month of March to April.                                  

  02. Seenigama Vihara

          
  
• A temple settled on an island, Seenigama Vihara is an exceptionally fascinating location and one of the best places to see in Hikkaduwa. Local saga states that if a victim of robbery prays at this temple then the robber is considered to be doomed with an immense hardship. The temple is situated 100 m. offshore on a little island, and you can reach here just by boat.

   03. Hikkaduwa Beach

• Hikkaduwa Beach is recognized for its nightlife and is a standout amongst the most visited spot of the vacationers in Sri Lanka. It’s among the best Hikkaduwa tourist attractions. With its fabulous water sports such as surfing and snorkeling activities, and relishing fish curries at the eateries near the beach its one of the best places to visit in Hikkaduwa. This beach is a perfect place to relax and have some personal moments to enjoy the real beach life!

    04. Hikkaduwa Lake

• Hikkaduwa Lake with various birds and monitor lizards is also one of a fun outing away from the beach. To reach here one has to go 2km for the Baddegama Road, then turn north. Boat voyages can seldom be organized on this lake. This is probably one of the most gorgeous things to see in Hikkaduwa.

   05. Moonstone Mines

• At the town of Meetiyagoda is a place in the woodlands which is very prosperous in minerals and precious stones, the most popular out of them is the Moonstone. Moonstone has been mined in the sultry forests. Now the miners here have opened the doors for voyagers to discover how mining and processing of the stones are actually done.

• This place is bursting of mines. The entire tour is pretty enjoyable. You can even shop for these semi-precious stone or jewelry.                                                                                                                                                    

  06. Madu Ganga

                                                
  
• Madu Ganga (River) is also a must place to visit in Hikkaduwa. Adjoining to the coastal village Balaptiya, Madu Ganga flows offering an excellent appeal to the surrounding.
• The hundreds of islets, mangroves, inherent aquatic birds create a green atmosphere for your eyes here. These enchanting scenes make people enthusiastic.

• You must also try the tasty traditional cuisines of this place served with the famous Kirala juice.    

 07. Hikkaduwa Coral Gardens                                                          

 

• Another fabulous attraction that is must be included in the best places to visit in Hikkaduwa is its Coral gardens. The garden houses roughly 70 distinct species of corals and is an absolute treat to the eyes. If you’re confused about what to see in Hikkaduwa, this is the place you shouldn’t miss.