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Whether you need to know more about local public holidays or seasonal highlights, we hope you will find the below facts useful for travel planning. Please feel free to contact us if we can assist you further.

General information

A country with a rich and diverse history, Sri Lanka is an island in the Indian Ocean, south of India. It has over 2,500 years of continuous written history by means of the Mahawansha, a chronicle written in Pali language, and the pre-history of the country dates back to over 125,000 years. Tourist attractions in Sri Lanka range from ancient Buddhist statues and monasteries, Hindu temples, relics of ancient dynasties and civilizations, wildlife sanctuaries, underwater ecosystems and botanical gardens and parks. With pristine sandy beaches, stunning waterfalls, endless mountain ranges and temperate rainforests, Sri Lanka is truly one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Time zone
GMT +05:30

Languages spoken
Sinhala, Tamil and English

Electrical system
220 volts AC. Adapters available.

Shopping hours
Gift shop hours: Daily 10:00 am to 07:00 pm

Time/distances to the city
Galle(Main City) - 20 mins / 16 km
Habaraduwa(Sub City) - 5 mins / 1 km

Seasonal highlights

January

• Whale watching at Mirissa
• Surfing at Hikkaduwa

February

• Whale watching at Mirissa
• Surfing at Hikkaduwa

March

• Whale watching at Mirissa
• Surfing at Hikkaduwa

April

• Whale watching at Mirissa
• Surfing at Hikkaduwa

May

• Surfing at Arugam Bay

June

• Surfing at Arugam Bay

July

• Surfing at Arugam Bay
• Esala Perahera in Kandy

August

• Surfing at Arugam Bay

September

• Surfing at Arugam Bay

October

• Surfing at Arugam Bay

November

• Whale watching at Mirissa
• Surfing at Hikkaduwa

December

• Whale watching at Mirissa
• Surfing at Hikkaduwa

The Koggala Beach

Known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Surrounded by miles of soft golden sand, the island possesses a rich culture and is regarded by most as the perfect holiday destination. Fascinated by the sun-drenched beaches and the warm sunny climate, tourists flock to the island to enjoy a well-deserved vacation throughout the year.

The relatively small Koggala beach is among the most beautiful beaches along the southern coast and is surrounded by stunning reefs teeming with exotic marine life. Swarming with brightly coloured fish, the reef readily shows off its diverse marine life and is paradise to any nature-enthusiast. The beach itself is immaculately quilted by soft sand and bordered by shady coconut trees, emanating an aura of peacefulness and tranquillity.

The beach is a nesting area for marine turtles who visit the island during the breeding season. Though an opportunity to actually see the egg-laying process is very rare, during the daytime adult turtles can be spotted swimming freely in the distant ocean, surfacing for air every once in a while.

Visitors to Koggala may also witness the ancient practice of stilt fishing on the coastlines by local fishermen. These fishermen are men who have chosen to continue the traditions passed on by their forefathers rather than adopting modern fishing methods. Perched upon stilts under the scorching sun for hours, stilt fishermen use fishing rods or lines to catch fish - usually spotted herring or small mackerel. Although using a fishing net is more practical, it is not used since the fishermen do not want to scare away fish that might not return for a very long time. Therefore the unobtrusive, yet gruelling, method of stilt fishing is practised.

Koggala is ideal for those who wish to escape the hustle and bustle usually associated with a few of the larger beaches in the country. The calm atmosphere and the breath-taking splendour of the beach have never failed to captivate the hearts of its visitors by bestowing a sense of serenity and relaxation upon them. Quietly enchanting, the Koggala beach is the perfect epitome of the phrase ‘small is beautiful.’