Koggala Wedding Hotels, Southern Province: Koggala Hotel Guide

Ritipanna is the Sinhalese term for stilt fishing, which is a traditional method for fishing practiced by most fishermen along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This art is popularly seen in areas such as Ahangama, Koggala, Welipenna, Kathaluwa and Thalarambe. A narrow pole is tied to a stick that is anchored on the sea bed. Fisher folk climb onto this stick and settle on the pole for a few hours in an effort to catch some fish.

Fishermen found on stilts are those who do not have access to sophisticated equipment for fishing. These men can make a living simply with the help of two wooden poles to make a stilt. One pole is nailed onto the sea bed and the other is placed like a cross bar and acts as a plank for the fishermen to sit on. Each stilt can accommodate only one fisherman. For catching fish, they create a rod made of Kithul, and a small plastic bag is tied around their waist to hold the fish that they catch. With one hand they hold onto the stilt and with the other they hold the rod that catches fish. The tradition of stilt fishing will always be practiced by those who cannot afford to invest in modern fishing equipment.

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South Lake Resort Koggala

Koggala

Saja

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

The Fortress Resort & Spa Galle

Koggala

Dharshani

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21 Jan - 22 Jan

Sky Garden Mini Hotel

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"Overall, this hotel is very average. There were a few positive and negatives. I’ll start with the positives. After asking for water and toiletries, they were eventually provided. They let me shower after checkout and stored my bag, which was nice! The room is very average, but there was a gap above the door that didn’t shut all the way which let bugs in at night. There was loud music late into the early morning hours from neighboring hotels. And, perhaps the most offsetting aspect for me was...

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Radisson Blu Resort Galle

Galle

Piravena

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26 Jan - 27 Jan

Hikkaduwa Beach Hotel

Hikkaduwa

paul

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25 Jan - 26 Jan

Weligama Bay Resort

Weligama

ADAM

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22 Jan - 23 Jan

Makuludola Bungalow

Malimbada

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21 Jan - 22 Jan

Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa

Unawatuna

Mart

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21 Jan - 22 Jan

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Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic stay- spotless rooms, great breakfast, very friendly staff."

Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux

10/10 Excellent

"10/10 hotel. Would highly recommend to anyone. It’s so incredibly beautiful with such lush tropical vegetation throughout the whole hotel. The rooms are huge, beautifully presented with everything you need. The service is amazing, with such friendly and helpful staff at every corner of the hotel. Nothing is too much for anyone here! We came on our honeymoon and are leaving feeling like we want to revisit soon! The pools are really lovely also, and the beach (although rocky) is really nice. A very memorable special stay at this hotel!"

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Koggala Hotel Guide - Wedding Hotels in Koggala, Southern Province

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South Lake Resort Koggala

The Fortress Resort & Spa Galle

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Radisson Blu Resort Galle

Hikkaduwa Beach Hotel

Weligama Bay Resort

Makuludola Bungalow

Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa

Aditya Boutique Hotel

Suite Lanka

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Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

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