Whale and dolphin watching hotspot in Kalpitiya

Jul 11
19:36

2016

Yamin Raj

Yamin Raj

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watching hotspot in Kalpitiya Rich feeding grounds create a hotspot for sightings of whales, porpoises, dolphins, basking sharks and an amazing abundance of seabirds. Scallop-dredging and tangle-netting are banned and these waters host an internationally important population of porpoises and seals.

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Around 170km off Colombo,Whale and dolphin watching hotspot in Kalpitiya Articles along the Puttalam strip lies the fishing town of Kalpitiya. This town is important both in the historical sense as well as a being a spot visited by those who love to explore marine life. The continental shelf around the Kalpitiya Peninsula offers the perfect habitat for whales and dolphins making, Kalpitiya a favourite destination for all those wishing to see schools of these majestic animals in their natural environment.

The Sperm Whale, the biggest toothed variety, can be found here together with Spinner Dolphins, from November to April every year when the rainstorm season goes toward the Western Coast. On the off chance that you are truly fortunate you may likewise see a Blue Whale - the biggest of its species.

Spinner Dolphins in their hundreds if not thousands are not an exceptional sight in these waters. Those wishing to recognize these marine well evolved creatures will in a perfect world leave from Alankuda Beach at around 6am and would need to go for 60 minutes keeping in mind the end goal to achieve a prime review spot. Altogether be set up for a three to five hour boat trip.

There are numerous private and resort operated ampules that are authorized to take voyagers out for dolphin and whale viewing. Guests are forewarned not to bother the calm and tranquility of the normal natural surroundings of these creatures as they are definitely delicate to energetic demand.

It is trusted that whilst a serving of the beings, particularly the Blue Whales are private, the others are transitory and can be seen on their trip to and from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal. Whilst in Kalpitiya moreover make a point to visit the Dutch Fort, take an interest in some kite surfing - for which the water in and around the promontory is perfect.

For that holiday at the excellent and sunny island of Sri Lanka there are numerous groups and companies that can sort out Sri Lanka tour packages. Contingent upon your need, enthusiasm and necessity Sri Lanka tailor made visits are additionally conceivable concentrating on your region of interest. Swantour.com Sri Lanka is one such group that is able to organize such tours and has many years of experience in handling trips in this island paradise.

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