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Galle

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About Galle Sri Lanka

Galle in Sri Lanka has important colonial displays, sun-bleached shores and rivers overflowing with wildlife, all of which make this Down south escape which most visited site for international travellers. Furthermore, Galle Fort is one of the most attractive tourist places to visit in Sri Lanka. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988 under the Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications.

Why is Galle popular among tourists?

Its sources are early as a harbour. It records back in a few centuries that Cinnamon has been dispatched from here for a thousand years. Upon these beaches and Galle’s natural pier, King Solomon came for horns, peacocks, also different lands valuables. Obeying Portuguese and later Dutch establishment was a central point on the spice exchanging and the main harbour for Sri Lanka for 200 years till the British changed the major port to Colombo.
Several visits to Galle wander the quiet, colonial roads, lighthouse, and museum include in UNESCO World Heritage Site. Moreover, hotels in Galle are fascinating and suitable for any budget or preference. Coupling journeys of cultural phenomena with nature scenes like blue whale-watching, bike journeys, and river excursions give you anywhere to go, stay, dine, drink and observe in this incomparable town.

How To reach Galle ?

It was discovered 119 km from Colombo and is the capital city of the Southern province in Sri Lanka. 

One of the most pleasant methods to travel within Colombo is via train. Including around six express trains from the Colombo-Matara route per day. To check the train schedules, fares, and roads, visit www.railway.gov.lk.

However, there are many ways of going to Galle. But, the most reliable way of reaching the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is to travel by Taxi. Also, many trusted tour operators and taxi services are available for requirements and budget if you are coming from another part of the island.

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