Sri Lanka tour packages

The fourth largest city of Srilanka, Galle was once the main port of Srilanka. Galle is another distinctive place in Srilanka that lures travelers to witness the Portuguese influence and the blend of native traditions- a well equipped city built by the Portuguese.

Home to heritage sites Galle shares equal ratings in the list of places worth visiting in Srilanka tour package. Galle fort stands tall as the largest heritage fort ever built by Europeans in any Asian country.

Galles natural harbor, The national maritime museum, St Mary’s Cathedral, Shiva temples and the historic luxury hotel Amangalla are the few prime attractions of Galle. Many locals and international tourists visit Galle to also view the Galle international cricket stadium. The 2006 tsunami wreaked massive havoc in Srilanka and Galle stadium was one amongst many structures that was severely ruined. Galle is well repaired and has hosted several matches post its reconstruction.

Rumassala in Unawatuna is a mound like hill and acts as a protective barrier to the Galle harbor and makes for a significant geographic feature in Galle. With tropical rainforest climate it’s always best to carry your mackintosh while visiting Galle as the city seldom sees a dry weather.

The grass clad walls of fort, the mosque in Galle fort, the light house, the church in Galle fort all appeal aesthetically so well to the naked eye that the modesty of Dutch architecture transform into a work of intricate art and the tall standing lighthouse gives a feel of the old world charm. A walk by the countryside is completely pleasing to the heart and the Dutch reformed church with the bell; all cinematographically blend in perfectly well. Galle is for you to visit and capture moments. The place is so idyllic, that a picture would describe a thousand words of what you would experience at Galle making your Srilanka tour package a memorable one.