Kirinda/Kalpitiya Whale Watching

The name of Sri Lanka itself brings to mind visions of golden sandy beaches, unprecedented natural beauty and some scenic venues where memories are bound to be created. Regardless of which part of the country you have booked your hotel at or you have set your itinerary for the whole stay will be nothing short of enthralling.

Kirinda lies along the Southern coast of Sri Lanka and it is within the Kirinda Fisheries Harbour that the spectacular experience of whale watching takes places the most. The Sri Lanka Navy runs a cruise service, which leaves the harbor early to catch the activities of the sea creatures when there is plenty of light. As the liner glides smoothly along the waves suddenly there’s a movement in the ocean and a pair of fins flutter above the sea’s surface for a moment. A few yards more and an entire dolphin is seen shimmering just below the blue veil of the Indian Ocean and then the whale watching phenomenon continues in full swing.

There is opportunity to witness the graceful moves of these marine animals in Kalpitiya as well, which is at the other end of the island along the West Coast of the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. Though Kalpitiya is richly endowed with natural beauty it has not attracted too many visitors. Thus, its beauty remains unmarred and the habitat of the resident whales and dolphins is unaffected. The lagoon of Puttalam is also a great place to do a spot of diving to see the aquatic creatures from an entirely different angle. Locals are ever willing to assist the adventurous sorts that hit the shores of Kalpitiya and a boat ride can be arranged fairly easily at a reasonable price. Don’t be surprised if a shoal of dolphins spring out from the endless ocean waves to welcome you after you venture far enough into the ocean bed.

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