A wonderful rocky temple is located in the south of Sri Lanka close to RV, A 15 minutes drive will bring you to this ancient temple built around 2300 year ago.The same types are located at ancient cities of Sri Lanka which are about 250km away from RV. Three ancient kings of Sri Lanka had patronized this rock temple in the past. Murals are a specialty in this temple.
Rumassala Mountain is a very special place as the echo system of Rumassala is totally different from other areas of Sri Lanka. Most of the plants of Rumassala can only be found here. Rumassala is a massive hill oddly out of place in the landscape just outside the Galle harbour. Legend says that during the Rama – Rawana war Rama's brother Luxhmana, was injured and Hanuman was sent to the Himalayas to fetch a specific medicinal herb to cure him.
Galle Dutch Fort UNESCO world heritage site in Sri Lanka south coast remains the best preserved fortified city build by European colonial powers in Asia. Galle is a vibrant, living world heritage city with residents walking the very old ramparts at sunset. Strolling along the high rampart walls you view Old churches, the massive VOC warehouses, the Portuguese Black Fort, the lighthouse, Clock Tower and colonial type buildings.
Sea turtles are fascinating creatures. They are naturally born under the sandy beach.The weather conditions play a major part in deciding their gender. When born little creatures approach the sea shore and swim continuously for 48 hours to reach and rest in their new habitat yonder.
This natural way of evading the predators area is usually lost when the young ones after maturing in hatcheries are released to the sea.
Sea turtles are fascinating creatures. They are naturally born under the sandy beach.The weather conditions play a major part in deciding their gender. When born little creatures approach the sea shore and swim continuously for 48 hours to reach and rest in their new habitat yonder.
This natural way of evading the predators area is usually lost when the young ones after maturing in hatcheries are released to the sea.
Stilt fishing is solely practiced by a very few families (about 500 ) in the southern district of Galle in Sri Lanka. The villages involved in stilt fishing are Kathaluwa and Ahangama passing unawatuna tourist zone. The traditional way of fishing from rock outcrops in the ocean practiced in the past was transferred to this type of angling later, Staying motionless in that posture on a strong wooden stake planted into the reef bed. A patient & a courageous way of angling !
Sri Lanka is renowned for its tea, and 25 minutes south of RV is the unique Tea Plantation. This plantation has been acclaimed as the only producers of White Tea in the whole world in the processing system. You are treated to complementary tea at the proprietor's bungalow . After a tour around the factory, visitors are taken to the tasting room to try a myriad of teas.
When you reaching to Galle, there is big fruit marker where you can select and buy best & delicious tropical fruits, But you must check the prices at the Villa to prevent paying higher. Because this is the central place to come across around everywhere.
Galle Sri Lanka is one of the historically important towns of the beautiful island country. Galle Sri Lanka leads to alluring sands of the captivating south and other Sri Lanka tourist spots. Galle contains many remarkable Dutch buildings, which mirror the glorious and colorful past of the country.Tourists find Galle Sri Lanka to be very artistic and creative in a constructive way.
When European navigators found sea routes to the East, they broke the Arab monopoly held by them up to then of the spice trade. When the Dutch took over from Portuguese, they tried to improve the spice lands of Sri Lanka. Today spices are used mainly to flavor food. In medieval times. However, spices played a more important role as food preserving agents, in the absence of fridges and freezers. People used spices to preserve meat during the long winter months.
Meetiyagoda which is a small city situated towards down south between Amalangoda and Hikkaduwa is known for moonstone mining. Although it belongs to the semi precious category of stones, moonstones are an important part of the gem industry in Sri Lanka.
You are lucky to have an unique opportunity exclusively at RV. When VIP heli tours are being over Galle area, The Deccan Aviation offers this joy ride with Bell Jet ranger Helicopter. in addition if you are a group of 6 people we arrange GA-8 aircraft.The helicopter will take you around the heavenly places in Galle at a very fascinating offer. this chance you can’t get in any other places in sri lanka.
Hot Air Ballooning is unique from all other forms of flight as there is little sensation of motion or perception of height. Balloons travel with the wind & at the same speed, which makes for one of the magical sensations of the flight. “Sensational tranquility” … is how many describe it whilst others as “surreal, peaceful and quiet”.
