Many
ancient ruins dotted around the present
day Hambanthota depict a significant
role played by the people in the south
during early kingdoms of Sri Lanka.
Hummayanaya
The
second largest of the six large blow holes in the
world. The most spectacular display of the blowhole
can be seen during the southwest monsoon, especially
in June. The outlet is at a top of the fissured
cliff about 20 metres above the sea level. The fountain
shoots up to 18 meters depending on the strength
of the waves.
Martello
Tower
One of the few remaining such towers
in the built by the British Empire around the world
in late 18th century. Built according to the Mortello
Tower in Corsia in defence of the coastal areas
said to have repulsed an attack from the Kandyan
Empire. About 25 feet in height and 40feet in diameter
has two stories. Situate just a few metres south
of the Hambanthota Rest House. There is a lighthouse,
a bungalow and gallows close to the tower
Turtle
Breeding.
There
is a turtle Breeding beach at Rekawa close to Tangalle.
To
and From Hmbanthota
Distance to Major
Destinations
Km
Colombo
238
Ratnapura
124
Galle
124
Monaragala
113
Thissa
23
Bundala National Park.
The
park include the coastal stretch to the east of
the town famous for migratory birds hence a popular
bird watching destination. The salterns, lagoons
and marshes accommodate more than 20000 birds at
a time. Bundala is also home to resident elephants
and some migrants from the near by Yala National
Park.
Many
ancient ruins dotted around the present
day Hambanthota depict a significant
role played by the people in the south
during early kingdoms of Sri Lanka.
The
second largest of the six large blow holes in the
world. The most spectacular display of the blowhole
can be seen during the southwest monsoon, especially
in June. The outlet is at a top of the fissured
cliff about 20 metres above the sea level. The fountain
shoots up to 18 meters depending on the strength
of the waves.
There
is a turtle Breeding beach at Rekawa close to Tangalle.
