Day Tours Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
The Bentota National Holiday Resort Complex, constructed according to a design by architect Geoffrey Bawa in the 1970s, occupies the strip of land between the Galle Road and the Colombo-Galle-Matara railway track and is home to a range of luxury hotels,Bentota. The shopping arcade houses a chain of shops selling drums, masks, handmade lace and many more. The open air theatre regularly stage shows of folk and mask dancing. Bentota River, Bentota Lagoon and River Bentara River Bentara, the legendary river at Bentota, flows into the Indian Ocean forming a lagoon at the last section of the river. The River Bentara and the lagoon set up the widest array of water sports among all the beach resorts of Sri Lanka. Jet-skiing, windsurfing, parasailing or enjoying a romantic river safari along the clam waters are some of the activities that are well known in the area.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Day Tours Sri Lanka: The Southern Coast
As we commence our comprehensive day tour along the southwestern littoral of Sri Lanka, it is imperative to contextualize the remarkable geography and history that define this island nation. Known affectionately, and accurately,…
Listen in the app2Lunuganga Estate: The Genesis of Tropical Modernism
Moving just a short distance inland from the coastal town of Bentota, we arrive at a site of immense architectural and historical significance: the Lunuganga Estate. This magnificent property is the creation of Geoffrey Bawa,…
Listen in the app3Galapatha Temple: Granite and Devotion
Continuing our exploration of the region's historical depth, we find ourselves at the ancient Galapatha Buddhist temple, a site that commands profound reverence and offers a window into the island's spiritual antiquity. With a…
Listen in the app4Kosgoda Hatcheries: Stewards of the Ancient Mariners
Journeying just a few kilometers south of Bentota, we arrive at the small, unassuming coastal village of Kosgoda. However, the modest appearance of this settlement belies its immense ecological importance on a global scale. …
Listen in the app5Madu River Safari: Mangroves and the Spice of Empires
We now navigate inland to the expansive waters of the Madu River Estuary, an ecological and economic lifeline of the region. This expansive wetland ecosystem comprises a labyrinth of sixty four distinct islands, woven together by…
Listen in the app6Meetiyagoda Mines: The Subterranean Luster of Moonstones
Our journey continues slightly inland from the coastal city of Galle, bringing us to a site of geological fascination and intense human labor: the natural moonstone mines of Meetiyagoda. The central and southern regions of Sri…
Listen in the app7Galle Fort: A Citadel of Resiliency and Colonial Amalgamation
We return to the coastline to explore the architectural crown jewel of the south: the Galle Fort. This formidable coastal citadel is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage site and represents one of the most perfectly preserved…
Listen in the app8Day Tours Sri Lanka: The Southern Coast
As our extensive exploration of the southern coast draws to a close, we find ourselves further south in the idyllic coastal waters off Mirissa. This location provides the perfect vantage point to reflect on the immense scale of…
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What is Day Tours Sri Lanka?
Day Tours Sri Lanka is a place in Sri Lanka with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 6.4251, 80.0094 |
| Last updated |