Hikkaduwa
Sri Lanka · Southern Province
Description
Hikkaduwa (හික්කඩුව) is a lively beach resort on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast and a popular destination for beach holidays and water sports. The coastal town is known for its long sandy beaches, good surfing conditions and the rich marine life of Hikkaduwa National Park, with its protected coral reefs, tropical reef fish and sea turtles. Hikkaduwa combines surfing, snorkeling and diving with a diverse selection of restaurants, beach bars, hotels and guesthouses. The long established resort first gained international attention as a travel destination in the 1960s and remains one of Sri Lanka’s best known beach destinations and a popular stop along the southwest coast.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – March
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Hikkaduwa National Park and Coral Sanctuary
- Snorkeling at Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary
- Sea turtle watching at Hikkaduwa
- Hikkaduwa Beach
- Surfing at Hikkaduwa
- Glass-bottom boat tour
- Diving around Hikkaduwa
- Narigama Beach
- Hikkaduwa nightlife
- Tsunami Photo Museum
- Community Tsunami Education Center and Museum
- Tsunami Honganji Vihara Buddha Statue
- Seenigama Muhudu Viharaya
- Seenigama Island Temple
Getting there
- Nearest airports:
- KCT
- Train stations:
- Hikkaduwa, Seenigama, Thiranagama, Telwatte