A small town of Koggala - one of the most popular resorts of the island of Sri Lanka . This pretty place attracts tourists with the opportunity to relax on a luxurious five-kilometer beach with palm trees and corals, the presence of a diving center with experienced professional instructors, as well as the picturesque lake of the same name, located near the town.
Koggala: how to get there and where to stay?
From Colombo, the capital of the island, you need to get to the city of Halle. This is most easily done by renting a car. Koggala is located only 12 km from Halle, right on the beach.
Hotels in the town of Koggala are some of the best in Sri Lanka. This applies, first of all, to the famous for the whole island of The Fortress and Koggala Beach. In addition, without problems you can find a cozy private hotel or guesthouse.
Entertainment resort Koggala
Diving is the most popular kind of tourist leisure in Koggala. Of course, every immersion in the clear transparent water of the Indian Ocean is an opportunity to admire the amazingly beautiful coral reefs, colorful fish and other inhabitants of the underwater world.
If you are not a fan of outdoor activities, go to the Koggal Museum of Folk Art. There you can see and appreciate objects of everyday life and culture, collected from all over the island.
Lake Koggala, located in the vicinity of the city - a unique ecological object. It is not for nothing that numerous birds inhabit here, including rare species that are listed in the international Red Data Book. Walking along the lake, you can see scattered here and there hermit monastic families. These are the dwellings of the first Buddhists of Sri Lanka, and here followers of this faith often make pilgrimages. Also around the lake are several villages of local residents, in which you can get acquainted with the peculiarities of their way of life and culture.
From Koggala, you can go on an excursion to Halle, where vacationers go for impressions. In this ancient city, be sure to visit museums, explore the ancient fortress and the Danish church, as well as such unusual attractions as the tortoise farm and the garden of spices. Be sure to go to the nearby island of Ratham Lake - a place of surprising calm and detachment.
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Going on a trip, ask the weather in Koggala. Most of the year there is a hot and fairly humid climate, and from May to September the rainy season lasts. It is best to rest in Koggala at the beginning of the year, from January to March.
