TOP SIGHTS IN HAMBANTOTA
BUNDALA NATIONAL PARK
A place where the land, the water, and the wetlands all meet in one place to create one wonderful home place for over 167 bird species. In 2005, Bundala national park was designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, counting it to be the 4th biosphere in Sri Lanka. You can find this location HERE.
KUMANA NATIONAL PARK
This particular National park was formerly known as the Yala East National Park and changed to Kumana National Park on September 5th, 2006. Famous for its avifauna, and was also affected by the Tsunami in 2004. You can find the location of the national park HERE.
BANDAGIRIYA ANCIENT VIHARAYA
Located at the highest point in Hambntita this temple is believed to have been built by King Kawantissa in the 2nd century BC. This temple sets amazing views for an evening sunset. You can find this location HERE.
RESTAURANTS
PELA RESTAURANT
Pela restaurant is a spacious and well-maintained restaurant in Hambantota. The restaurant is located next to a small lagoon bordering the ocean. they offer authentic Sri Lankan food to make your taste buds want some more. It would cost between $7 – $10 per person to dine here. For the location of the restaurant click HERE.
ULPATHA CLUB HOUSE AND BAR
Who wouldn’t want to have a relaxing evening with a beer in hand, Ulpatha Clubhouse offers you in-house dining and also a view to enjoy, this restaurant is located inside Shangrila Hotel Hambantota. This is a fine dining restaurant with amazing food for the price you pay. For the location of the restaurant click HERE.
JADE GREEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
A full-functioning restaurant where you can enjoy a delicious meal with great customer service. It would cost between $10 – $15 per person to dine here. For the location of the restaurant click HERE.
ACCOMMODATION
THE PEACOCK BEACH HOTEL
A beachfront hotel with spacious rooms for affordable prices. The restaurant is a delightful space, the hotel facilities their guests with a gym and a pool by the beachside. The price per night is affordable as $16 for two people. For the location of the hotel click HERE.
BLUE TURTLE HOTEL
Blue Turtle Hotel is a hotel surrounded by nature and serenity, its relaxing location with great amenities will make your stay in Hambantota memorable. It would cost between $35 – $40. For the location of the hotel click HERE.
BIRDS RESORT HAMBANTOTA
This hotel is build to complement the living style with nature to make your stay a calm and peaceful one. Great amenities and also comfortable accommodation with amazing service. This hotel would cost $100 to $ 110 per night for two people. For the location of the hotel click HERE.