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

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

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Koggala

Australia

Dharshani

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

Standard Double Room

Orchid Villa By Pardise

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5 Apr - 6 Apr

10 outdoor pools, pool loungers

Makuludola Bungalow

Malimbada

includes taxes & fees

30 Mar - 31 Mar

On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels

Aditya Boutique Hotel

Hikkaduwa

Australia

Kenneth

Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View | Room amenity

Garcinia Leaf

Hikkaduwa

United Kingdom

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includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

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Jetwing Lighthouse, A Luxury Reserve

Galle

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Emi

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

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Eraeliya Villas & Gardens

Weligama

United States

Allen

includes taxes & fees

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Top Koggala Hotel Reviews

Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon

Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon

6/10 Okay

"Overpriced for what you get, quality of the upkeep and maintenance is lacking "

The Fortress Resort & Spa Galle

The Fortress Resort & Spa Galle

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved this gorgeous hotel !! The infinity pool and beach frontage is just spectacular, rooms and bathrooms are huge and beautiful ! Food was excellent, and staff very attentive ! The Christmas decor especially the lights around the hotel was breathtaking ! Would highly recommend !"

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