Leisure Activities
Leisure
The main attraction at Kalpitiya Beach is the rare opportunity to see dolphins and whales in their natural habitat. You can go out in the early hours of the morning, as the improbably calm sea glitters under the gently rising sun, to search for playful dolphins and awe-inspiring whales.Read More
SNORKELING AND SCUBA DIVING
Despite its natural beauty, the western peninsular area of KALPITIYA in the Puttalam district of Sri Lanka is remarkably untouched by tourism. For keen scuba divers and snorkellers, the largest coral reef in Sri Lanka ('Bar reef') is only an hour's boat trip from Kalpitiya.Read More
echo tourism
Kalpitiya a stretch of land 150 kilometres North of Colombo is skirted by sea on one side and lagoon on the other. There are many islands - small and large formed within both sea and lagoon. These islands are a treat to see. Most of these, especially the ones by the lagoon, are covered with green mangroves.Read More
Attractions
The marine sanctuary here extended to about 307 sq km. This includes the existence of tropical exotic fish and the coral formations found in shallow waters in varied colours and forms. There are many islands - small and large formed within both sea and lagoon. Most of these islands, especially the ones by the lagoon, are covered with green mangroves.Read More
Wind Surfing
Windsurfing, as a sport and recreational activity, did not emerge until the later half of the 20th century. Because of the financial stakes in the manufacture and sale of windsurfing equipment, there has been considerable dispute and litigation between parties claiming the rights to the invention.Windsurfing boards can be classified into seven categories as below mentioned. Read MoreUnderwater Life
The Bar Reef, off the western coast of the Putlam district, is the largest and most bio-diverse coral formation in Sri Lanka, being home to 156 species of coral and 283 of fish. It is also one of the few remaining in a pristine condition.Read More
Bird Watching
The Kalpitiya region is one of the most beautiful coastal areas located in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. With the small close-knit fishing community dominating the lives of the local people, visitors can get a real insight into working life away from the city.Read More
Willpattu wild life park
Situated 180 km from Colombo, and about 50 km from Anuradhapura Wilpattu National park is the largest wild life sanctuary in Sri Lanka. Declared as a sanctuary in 1938, and subsequently a national park, Wilpattu reserve, is a popular attraction for both tblue birdourists and wildlife enthusiastsRead More
Dolphins
What are the 32 types of dolphins? Well first, you should know that these types of dolphins are living in salt water. There are also 5 species of river dolphins that live in fresh water. What are the 5 species of river dolphins? Here is a specific list of them: the Amazon River dolphin, the Chinese River dolphin, the Ganges River dolphin, the Franciscana and the Indus River dolphin. Read MoreCycling
Bicycles are used to recreation at all ages. Bicycle touring, also known as cyclotourism, involves touring and exploration or sightseeing by bicycle for leisure.Cycling can be more efficient and comfortable with special shoes, gloves, and shorts. In wet weather, riding can be more tolerable with waterproof clothes, such as cape, jacket, pants and overshoes.Read More