Moragalla Beach

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Moragalla is a beach that is just a few kilometers south of the tourist domain of Beruwala. This wide stretch of sandy haven adjoins the estuary of the Bentota River, otherwise known as the Bentara River.

While the beach of Moragalla is not anything special, just a nice long stretch of pale yellow sands and reasonably clear blue water; but for some reason this slightly lesser known place does have a sort of tranquility to it. The sea around the Moragalla is quite shallow due to the underwater coral reef the lies not far from the coastline.  As such it’s perfect for pursuits such as snorkeling, windsurfing, diving and etc.

The Bentara River on the southern end of the beach is also a place to be explored in detail. Lined with over 20 varieties of mangrove trees and several islands floating midstream, the river is an interesting avenue for boat trips.

As one nears the southern end of the strip of Moragalla beach, a land formation that appears to be an island starts becoming visible. However the truth is that this no island; but the hooked end of Bentota beach that forms a panhandle. This land formation can be reached quite quickly by rowing across using a boat; or by traveling the long way around along the coastline.  On reaching this section of land, a flight of crude stairs built into a rocky mound becomes visible. Climbing these stairs through the dense jungle-like greenery, leads to a little temple where a little yoga ashram is located. Following a little footpath past the shrine leads to the edge of a cliff with a great view. This place is good for watching the beautiful sunsets of the tropics.

Moragalla is increasingly becoming commercialized these days. As such, it is the responsibility of all visitors to keep the beach clean and beautiful.

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About Kalutara District

Kalutara is situated approximately 42km south of Colombo . Once a spice trading post, Kalutara was controlled variously by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. The town is famous for quality bamboo basket and mats and the most luscious mangosteens.

The 38-meter long Kalutara Bridge was built at the mouth of the Kalu Ganga River and serves as a major link between the country's Western and Southern border. At the southern end of the bridge lies the 3 stories-high Kalutara Vihara, a Buddhist temple built in the 1960s which holds the distinction of being the only stupa in the world that is hollow.

About Western Province

The Western Province is the most densely populated province of Sri Lanka. It is home to the legislative capital Sri Jayawardenapura as well to Colombo, the nation's administrative and business center. Western Province is divided into 3 main districts called Colombo (642 km²), Gampaha (1,386.6 km²) and Kalutara (1,606 km²) districts. As Sri Lanka's economic hub, all the major local and international corporations have their presence in the city and so do all the major designer and high street retailers, so be ready to indulge in some retail therapy in western province.

Having the highest population in the all the provinces, the almost all the premier educational institutions in the island are located in western province. Universities in the province include the University of Colombo, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, University of Kelaniya, Open University, Sri Lanka, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and University of Moratuwa .Western province has the largest amount of schools in the country, which includes National, Provincial, Private and International schools.

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