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Alankuda

Alankuda

Alankuda in Sri Lanka is considered one of the calmest and safest places for swimming, located 110 km north of Bandaranaike International Airport. Alankuda is a stretch of beach recently developed on the Kalpitiya peninsula off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka. It is best known for offshore Whale Watching and Dolphin watching. In addition to this, it offers a range of water sports activities, including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, kite surfing, and snorkeling.

After visiting here, you can travel to nearby places such as Wilpattu National Park, known for having one of the world’s highest populations of leopards. There is also the famous St. Anne’s Church and the well-known Hindu temple named Munnesweram Kovil, dedicated to Lord Shiva and associated with Kali. Alankuda beach is one of Sri Lanka’s most preserved and relaxing beaches, featuring a small cluster of interesting eco-resorts, and it remains pretty much perfect.

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For those who want to see the beautiful sunset on the island’s west coast, Alankuda Beach is a popular beach in the area. It is recognized as a sandy heaven. Due to its gorgeous beauty, the beach is surrounded by numerous hotels and resorts, making it a famous tourist destination. It is regarded as one of top beaches in Sri Lanka. Also, it is widely known for whale and dolphin watching.

Alankuda Beach is located on the west coast of Kalpitiya peninsula and it lies approximately 150 km (93 miles) north of Colombo.

Alankuda beach offers a range of water activities, including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, kite surfing, and snorkeling.

The best time to visit Alankuda is throughout the months of November to April. It’s perfect for a comfortable, breezy afternoon spent at the beach or participating in one of the various activities there, as it is located in a dry region when humidity is at its lowest.

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