
Weligama
Weligama, on the south coast, has a wide sandy bay with gentle waves that make it one of the best places in Sri Lanka to learn to surf. Stilt fishermen and tiny Taprobane Island are close by.
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Best places to visit in Sri Lanka and points of interest

Weligama, on the south coast, has a wide sandy bay with gentle waves that make it one of the best places in Sri Lanka to learn to surf. Stilt fishermen and tiny Taprobane Island are close by.
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Wasgamuwa National Park lies between the Mahaweli and Amban rivers and sees few visitors. It is a good park for elephants and sloth bears, with ancient ruins and around 140 recorded bird species.
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Kaudulla National Park, near Habarana, is built around an ancient tank on the elephant corridor with Minneriya. Late in the dry season many herds move here, making it one of the best places in the country to watch elephants graze.
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Minneriya National Park is known for the gathering, when large herds of elephants graze around an ancient tank in the dry season, usually from about July to October. It is easy to combine with Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa.
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Mirissa is a palm-lined beach town on the south coast and the main base for whale watching in Sri Lanka, with boats out from about November to April. Coconut Tree Hill, surf breaks and quiet coves are a short walk away.
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Galle is a historic port on the south coast, best known for its fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk the ramparts at sunset and explore streets of colonial houses, churches, museums and cafes, with beaches and tea estates nearby.
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