Kalpitiya
Kalpitiya is an emerging beach holiday destination and it is not included in most adventure tours in Sri Lanka. Kalpitiya is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of cities and towns. Kalpitiya is to be found 160km from Colombo hugging the northwest coastal belt of the island. Puttalam lagoon one of the biggest lagoons is a jewel of Kalpitiya. This massive lagoon has shallow water and is a haven for watersports.
Kite-surfing is the most popular activity in Puttalam lagoon is one of the best places for kite-surfing on the island due to the wind and other optimal conditions for kite-surfing. Still, Kalpitiya is not explored to its full potential, the beaches are still empty and only a few tourists are coming here. However, many new luxury hotels have been set up here some more are yet to start their operation. The tranquil waters around Kalpitiya are also suitable for water skiing and windsurfing.
The sea off the northwest coast of Sri Lanka is resided by a large number of dolphins. Many tour operators provide dolphin and whale-watching trips from Kalpitiya. The best time to hit Kalpitiya beach is from November to April during the northeast monsoons. During this period the sea off Kalpitiya is very suitable for saltwater activities such as swimming, snorkelling, and diving due to the calm and quiet waters sans mighty, forceful waves.
The palm-fringed stunning coastal belt of Sri Lanka is heaven for the water sports enthusiast and many places with thrilling adventures await you. This list of places for water sports keep growing and we add new destinations to this blog post as we discover new places. If you wish to explore any of the above-mentioned places and are actively engaged in water sports you can ask Seerendipity tours to organize your one or multi-day tours to various destinations around the island at an affordable price.
What are the adventure activities included in the tour to Mirissa?
- Surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Boating