Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa is a fishing village located 98 km away from Colombo and is the most popular of the beach centers in the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. Hikkaduwa is blessed with natural attractions of wide and sun kissed beaches and the crystal clear ocean. The attraction in Hikkaduwa is the magnificent coral gardens populated with turtles and exotic fish, snorkeling and scuba diving facilities offering the best to the water sports lovers. For the wildlife enthusiasts, a lake with many varieties of colourful birds is located in Hikkaduwa. Visitors can also take a safari down the Madhu River in Balapitiya, or witness the moon stone mines and cinnamon plantation in Meetiyagoda. Hikkaduwa is also a town of historical value, a short trip inland will bring you to the Gangarama Maha Vihara - a Buddhist temple which consists of many educational paintings.