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X-WR-CALNAME:Hikkaduwa\, Sri Lanka — 3 days
X-WR-CALDESC:A 3-day mid-budget plan for Hikkaduwa covering its coral sanct
 uary\, turtle hatchery\, tsunami-history temples and nearby Galle Fort.
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SUMMARY:Day 1 — beach\, coral sanctuary & turtles
DESCRIPTION:1. Narigama Beach (2 hours) — The widest\, sandiest stretch of 
 Hikkaduwa beach and the easiest place to swim\, best in the early morning 
 before the wind picks up. Green and hawksbill turtles often graze on seagr
 ass just metres offshore here — wade in quietly rather than chasing them. 
 Good cluster of beachfront cafes for breakfast right behind the sand.\n\n2
 . Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary (2 hours) — A protected shallow reef inside th
 e marine sanctuary\, reachable by snorkel straight from the beach or by gl
 ass-bottom boat (negotiate the price before boarding\, roughly Rs 2\,000–3
 \,000). Visibility is best from December to March\; mornings are calmer. C
 oral has been bleached and damaged over the years\, but turtles and reef f
 ish are still common.\n\n3. Sea Turtle Hatchery\, Hikkaduwa (1 hour) — A s
 mall conservation hatchery on Galle Road that incubates rescued eggs and r
 eleases hatchlings\; entry is around Rs 1\,000. Visit to see the tanks of 
 different turtle species and time it for an evening release if one is sche
 duled. Choose one that releases hatchlings promptly rather than keeping ad
 ults long-term.\n\n4. Hikkaduwa Lake (Ratgama Lagoon edge) (1.5 hours) — A
  calm freshwater lake just inland of the town\, fringed with mangroves and
  good for late-afternoon birdwatching. Boat operators run short mangrove t
 ours\; agree a route and price first. A quiet contrast to the beach and an
  easy tuk-tuk hop from the centre.\n\nNote: Keep snorkel gear from the mor
 ning — many guesthouses rent masks cheaply for the day.\n\nFull itinerary:
  https://induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-cvwny59m
URL:https://induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-cvwny59m
LOCATION:Hikkaduwa\, Sri Lanka
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SUMMARY:Day 2 — tsunami history\, temples & moonstones
DESCRIPTION:1. Tsunami Honganji Vihara (Peraliya Buddha Statue) (45 minutes
 ) — An 18m standing Buddha built with Japanese support to commemorate the 
 victims of the 2004 tsunami\, which killed over 1\,000 people on a train a
 t this exact spot. It's free to visit and quietly moving\; dress modestly 
 and remove shoes on the platform. A short stop\, but the context makes it 
 essential.\n\n2. Community Tsunami Museum\, Peraliya (45 minutes) — A mode
 st volunteer-run museum near the Buddha statue with photographs\, survivor
  accounts and salvaged objects from the disaster. Entry is by donation. It
  gives the human detail the memorial statue can't\, so pair the two togeth
 er.\n\n3. Seenigama Muhudu Viharaya (1 hour) — A small Buddhist temple sit
 ting on its own tiny island just off Seenigama\, reached by a short boat h
 op when the sea is calm. Locals visit to take an oath against those who ha
 ve wronged them\, giving it an unusual reputation. Photogenic from the sho
 re even if you don't cross.\n\n4. Tropical Gangarama Maha Vihara (45 minut
 es) — An inland temple known for densely painted murals in the southern Sr
 i Lankan style and a large preaching hall. It's an active temple\, so visi
 t outside puja times and dress respectfully. A donation to the resident mo
 nks is customary.\n\n5. Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mines (1 hour) — About 15km 
 inland\, this is one of the few places to see traditional moonstone mining
  and cutting\, with hand-dug shafts and workshops. A guided walk-through i
 s short and usually free\, ending at a sales room — browse without obligat
 ion to buy. Go in the morning when miners are working.\n\nNote: Hire a tuk
 -tuk for the half-day\; the temples and mine are spread along quiet inland
  roads.\n\nFull itinerary: https://induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-c
 vwny59m
URL:https://induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-cvwny59m
LOCATION:Hikkaduwa\, Sri Lanka
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SUMMARY:Day 3 — Dodanduwa lagoon & Galle Fort
DESCRIPTION:1. Kumarakanda Rajamaha Viharaya\, Dodanduwa (45 minutes) — A s
 erene hilltop temple just south of Hikkaduwa with a Bodhi tree\, stupa and
  views over the coconut canopy. Quiet and rarely busy\, it's a good early 
 stop before the heat. Climb the steps for the best vantage.\n\n2. Dodanduw
 a Lake & Island Hermitage (1.5 hours) — A mangrove-lined lagoon dotted wit
 h small islands\, including Polgasduwa\, the Island Hermitage founded by G
 erman monk Nyanatiloka. Local boatmen run quiet paddle tours through the c
 hannels\; agree the price first. Calm water makes this strong for reflecti
 ons and bird photography.\n\n3. Galle Fort (3 hours) — A UNESCO-listed 17t
 h-century Dutch fort 20km south\, with rampart walks\, colonial streets\, 
 cafes and the working lighthouse. Aim to walk the walls in late afternoon 
 when the light softens and crowds thin. Allow time to wander the lanes\; e
 ntry to the fort itself is free.\n\n4. Japanese Peace Pagoda\, Rumassala (
 1 hour) — A white stupa on the Rumassala headland just past Galle\, with s
 weeping views back over Galle Fort and the bay at sunset. A short\, steep 
 tuk-tuk ride up\; arrive before dusk to catch the light. A peaceful end to
  the trip.\n\nNote: Galle is a 25-30 minute drive south\; arrange a return
  tuk-tuk or use the frequent coastal buses.\n\nFull itinerary: https://ind
 uwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-cvwny59m
URL:https://induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-cvwny59m
LOCATION:Hikkaduwa\, Sri Lanka
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