Countryside cycling expedition and southern street food – Galle

Taking a day trip to Galle and its outskirts is an experience that can get you up close and personal to the South’s largest and most important city. There is an array of exciting things to do in Galle and the best way to explore this city is on two wheels. Take a ride amid the stunning scenery in Galle town and its suburbs, through paddy fields, tea estates and rubber and cinnamon plantations.You get an opportunity to visit the low country tea factory – Kahanda Kanda Tea Factory Get up close and observe the interesting daily routines of villagers and city dwellers in Galle.

There are dozens of culturally and historically significant places to visit in Galle. Track all the major attractions in the region including Unawatuna Beach, the Rumassala mountain and the world-famous Galle Dutch Fort. You can explore the colonial background that shaped the region and the country from the 16th to the 20th centuries.Experience the diverse climatic conditions in southern Sri Lanka.

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Pass By: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka

The Galle Fort is not an abandoned old fort. There is a permanent population that lives within its walls. It includes several places of worship, a school, several high-end restaurants and bars, star-class hotels, and a range of quaint boutiques that sell gems, trinkets, and handicrafts including exciting museums.

Stop At: Kahaduwa, Sri Lanka

The first stop is at the tea factory at Kahanda Kanda. This factory gives you a glance at how low-country tea is processed from raw leaves all the way to its final form with a peak at how a co-ordinated effort gets the tea from the lush green plantations to a teacup.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Koggala Lake, Koggala 80506 Sri Lanka

The serene Koggala Lake, being the next stop, is a place to rejuvenate and take on a boat ride around the lake. The Koggala Lake is dotted with hundreds of tiny islands, some of them large enough to be inhabited. Amongst many key features, the marshland that surrounds the lake is the main attraction with several dozen species of rare and colourful birds, especially during the migrant season.

Duration: 20 minutes