Galle
Fortified City
General Information
Other Name: -, , State: Southern, Sri Lanka
Area: 1652 KM2
Languages Spoken: Sinhalese,Tamil, English
Long Distance Code: -
Importance: The Galle fort is a world heritage site and is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers
Best Time to Visit: September to May and -
International Access: -
Description
Galle is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip, 119 kilometres (74 mi) from Colombo. Galle is the provincial capital and largest city of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the capital of Galle District. Galle was known as Gimhathiththa before the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, when it was the main port on the island. Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, during the Dutch colonial period. Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by the Portuguese in South and Southeast Asia, showing the interaction between Portuguese architectural styles and native traditions. The city was extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers. Other prominent landmarks in Galle include the city's natural harbour, the National Maritime Museum, St. Mary's Cathedral founded by Jesuit priests, one of the main Shiva temples on the island. Important natural geographical features in Galle include Rumassala in Unawatuna, a large mound-like hill that forms the eastern protective barrier to Galle Harbour. Local tradition associates this hill with some events of Ramayana, one of the great Hindu epics.Location
Located 116 km to the south of ColomboClimate
26°C, Wind W at 19 km/h, 89% Humidity
11 DAYS CLASSIC SRI LANKA / PC-103 (11 Days / 10 Nights)
Colombo-Pinnawela-Dambulla-Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa-Habarana-Sigiriya-Anuradhapura-Aukana-Sigiriya-Kandy-Nanu Oya-Nuwara Eliya-Horton Plains-Nuwara Eliya-Yala-Tissamaharama-Yala-Tissamaharama-Yala-Galle-Colombo
A classical round tour of the Island, covering Ancieant sites, Tea country, Wild life and Beach drive.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Colombo -Pinnawela -Dambulla-Sigiriya
Day 2 : Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa-Habarana-Sigiriya
Day 3 : Sigiriya-Anuradhapura-Aukana-Sigiriya
Day 4 : Sigiriya-Kandy
Day 5 : Kandy
Day 6 : Kandy-Nanu Oya-Nuwara Eliya
Day 7 : Nuwara Eliya-Horton Plains-Nuwara Eliya
Day 8 : Nuwara Eliya-Yala-Tissamaharama
Day 9 : Yala-Tissamaharama
Day 10 : Tissamaharama-Yala-Galle
Day 11 : Galle-Colombo
Colombo-Pinnawela-Dambulla-Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa-Habarana-Sigiriya-Anuradhapura-Aukana-Sigiriya-Kandy-Nanu Oya-Nuwara Eliya-Horton Plains-Nuwara Eliya-Yala-Tissamaharama-Yala-Tissamaharama-Yala-Galle-Colombo
A classical round tour of the Island, covering Ancieant sites, Tea country, Wild life and Beach drive.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Colombo -Pinnawela -Dambulla-Sigiriya
Day 2 : Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa-Habarana-Sigiriya
Day 3 : Sigiriya-Anuradhapura-Aukana-Sigiriya
Day 4 : Sigiriya-Kandy
Day 5 : Kandy
Day 6 : Kandy-Nanu Oya-Nuwara Eliya
Day 7 : Nuwara Eliya-Horton Plains-Nuwara Eliya
Day 8 : Nuwara Eliya-Yala-Tissamaharama
Day 9 : Yala-Tissamaharama
Day 10 : Tissamaharama-Yala-Galle
Day 11 : Galle-Colombo
2 DAYS SAFARI EXPERIENCE / PC-105 (2 Days / 1 Nights)
Galle-Yala-Tissamaharama-Yala-Galle
It’s Safari time! Leopard, elephant, crocodiles, bears, deer, amazing birds….they are all here in Yala National Park
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Galle-Yala-Tissamaharama
Day 2 : Tissamaharama-Yala-Galle
Galle-Yala-Tissamaharama-Yala-Galle
It’s Safari time! Leopard, elephant, crocodiles, bears, deer, amazing birds….they are all here in Yala National Park
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Galle-Yala-Tissamaharama
Day 2 : Tissamaharama-Yala-Galle
3 DAYS SOUTHERN SCENERY / PC-107 (3 Days / 2 Nights)
Colombo-Bentota-Galle-Kosgoda-Colombo
Silver beaches, Stilt fishermen, Boat rides ....
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Colombo -Bentota-Galle
Day 2 : Galle
Day 3 : Galle-Kosgoda-Colombo
Colombo-Bentota-Galle-Kosgoda-Colombo
Silver beaches, Stilt fishermen, Boat rides ....
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Colombo -Bentota-Galle
Day 2 : Galle
Day 3 : Galle-Kosgoda-Colombo
4 DAYS SEA EXPLORER / PC-109 (4 Days / 3 Nights)
Bentota-Hikkaduwa-Galle-Mirissa-Galle-Tangalle-Galle-Bentota
Corels, Dolphins ? Turtles ... ??
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Bentota-Hikkaduwa-Galle
Day 2 : Galle-Mirissa-Galle
Day 3 : Galle-Tangalle-Galle
Day 4 : Galle-Bentota
Bentota-Hikkaduwa-Galle-Mirissa-Galle-Tangalle-Galle-Bentota
Corels, Dolphins ? Turtles ... ??
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Bentota-Hikkaduwa-Galle
Day 2 : Galle-Mirissa-Galle
Day 3 : Galle-Tangalle-Galle
Day 4 : Galle-Bentota
Galle, Sri Lanka Tours