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Ideal duration: 1-2 days
Best Time: October to April Read More
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Induruwa, located about 70 km south of Colombo along Sri Lanka's southwest coast, is an idyllic beach destination known for its serene, unspoiled shoreline. Unlike the more crowded beaches of Bentota or Hikkaduwa, Induruwa offers a peaceful retreat with golden sands, calm waves, and a relaxed atmosphere, making it an excellent spot for those looking to unwind. The quiet stretch of beach is ideal for sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying leisurely walks along the coast, while the surrounding palm trees and traditional fishing boats enhance the local charm. Visitors are drawn to Induruwa for its tranquil setting, which is perfect for couples, families, and solo travelers alike.
The place consists of both independent and lavish restaurants and hotels providing service to the visitors. One can come to the beach city of Sri Lanka and enjoy not only a place which is a hotspot for the tourists but also a village which was once known for its fishing and trade of seafood. Apart from the refreshing blue waters, the city has a lot to offer.
These include sea life conservations project and information centre, Ayurveda centre, beach tours, surfing, sea turtle hatchery, river rafting, submarine diving and submarine diving school and much more.
There are various local markets as well, and wherein the visitors can buy many handmade souvenirs that show off the local artisan’s skills and talent, these products may include products made out of seashells, corals products and much more. The city of Induruwa, with its refreshing blue waters and sandy beaches, is one of a kind and is a must visit.
The preferred time to visit Induruwa is from October to April. During these months the temperature is ideal for water sports, surfing and other water activities. These months are also preferred because during these months is when the turtles lay their eggs and the eggs hatch, and that is when the turtle conversation projects showcase turtles of all age groups.
Also during these months, there is less chance of rainfall occurring, though drizzling might take place, other than that rain is very less likely to happen, and also the visitors can thoroughly enjoy a sunny day on the beach.