Best
Places To Visit in Southern Province.
Southern
Province very beautiful area situated in Southern area in Sri Lanka. The
province is known for its diverse landscapes, from beautiful coastlines and
beaches to rainforests and national parks. These are people have own their culture.
Their language style , food style , dressing style and much positively style. Southern
province
includes three districts (Galle, Matara, Hambantota) .
Galle Dutch Fort.
Galle Dutch Fort situated in Galle city. Dutch fort located in Southwestern coastal line of Sri Lanka. Distance from Colombo about 119Km.It built by Portuguese in 1588.It is very strong & attractive places among local & foreign tourists. It built by using very strong stone walls. Dutch Fort consider as UNESCO's world heritage. Galle Dutch fort comes with streets of rectangular pattern, well laid out road system and low houses constructed in the Dutch colonial style with gables and verandas. The fort is home to a plethora of historically relevant infrastructures like mosques , church and other commercial buildings. Also you can see lot of Dutch Cannons face to sea.
Dondra Head Lighthouse serves to be the island’s tallest lighthouse, standing at a height of 160 feet. As it is located in the southernmost tip of Sri Lanka, it also serves to be one of the more important lighthouses still in operation. This light house built on 1890, during the British empire. To built this light house raw material are import from Scotland & Wales. It height about 210 meters. This place consider as end point of Sri Lanka. You can see some evidence landmark for it.
This Project helps to save sea turtles. many sea turtles come to lay eggs on the beach. People at the project take care of the eggs, so they are safe from animals & human activities. When the baby turtles hatch, they help them go to the sea. Sea Turtles are very important animals in coastal area. Sea Turtles can live for 50 - 60 years. This project also teaches people how to protect turtles and the ocean. This place situate on Colombo - Galle main road. Visit this place to help protect Sea Turtles.
Madu River located near Galle in the south of the island. You can take a bus or train from to Galle and then a local bus or other transport methods to Balapitiya. when you visit to Madu River, is dazzled with approximately 15 islets scattered along the river and mangrove forests that are home to over 300 species of fauna from colorful birds like woodpeckers and king fishers to creepy crocodiles and more. You can enjoy friendly boat ride contact with villagers. They explain some historical story , Adventure stories , memories and more. Also you can enjoy fish therapy experience. Don't forget to drink Kirala fruit Juice. It is very taste & nutrition drink.
