Hikkaduwa National Park

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Hikkaduwa National Park is a coastal marine park located along the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, near the popular town of Hikkaduwa. It is renowned for its vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life, and clear waters, making it one of the top destinations for snorkelinga and scuba diving in the region.

The park is home to a wide variety of coral species, fish, sea turtles, and other marine creatures, which makes it a popular spot for eco-tourism. The coral reefs of Hikkaduwa National Park are vital for sustaining the local ecosystem, providing shelter and feeding grounds for many marine species. The park also includes seagrass beds and coastal lagoons, which add to its ecological diversity.

Visitors to Hikkaduwa National Park can enjoy a variety of activities such as snorkeling, diving, and glass-bottom boat tours, which offer a unique opportunity to explore the underwater world without getting wet. The shallow waters and vibrant coral formations make the park an ideal location for both beginners and experienced divers.

The best time to visit Hikkaduwa National Park is from November to April, when the weather is dry, and the waters are calm, providing excellent visibility for underwater activities. Easily accessible from Hikkaduwa town and nearby areas like Galle, the park offers an unforgettable marine experience amidst Sri Lanka's coastal beauty.

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About Galle District

Galle is a city situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo. Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in south and Southeast Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and south Asian traditions. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.

Galle is a sizeable town, by Sri Lankan standards, and has a population of 91,000, the majority of whom are of Sinhalese ethnicity. There is also a large Sri Lankan Moor minority, particularly in the fort area, which descend from Arab merchants that settled in the ancient port of Galle.

About Southern Province

The Southern Province of Sri Lanka is a small geographic area consisting of the districts of Galle, Matara and Hambantota. Subsistence farming and fishing is the main source of income for the vast majority of the people of this region.

Important landmarks of the Southern Province include the wildlife sanctuaries of  the Yala and Udawalawe National Parks, the holy city of Kataragama, and the ancient cities of Tissamaharama, Kirinda and Galle. (Although Galle is an ancient city, almost nothing survives from before the Portuguese invasion.) During the Portuguese period there were two famous Sinhalese poets called Andare who was from Dickwella and Gajaman Nona who was from Denipitiya in Matara District, composing poems on common man.

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