Explore kalpitiya

  Fourteen islands in the Kalpitiya peninsula have been identified for the Kalpitiya Integrated Tourism Resort Project (KITRP), which is one of the most extensive project undertaken in the country to generate environmental friendly sustainable tourism . This project planned to build 6000 acomadation units,a domestic airport (Uchchimunai),underwater theme park(Kandakkuliya),cable cars,speed boat safaris,hot air balloon facilities and agricultural and livestock farms. For more information go through the below link. https://opportunitysrilanka.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Integrated-Tourism-Resort-Projects-in-Kalpitiya.pdf

The beach has a lot to offer to the visitors and there are many surrounding attractions near Kalpitiya  beach that you cancheck out and make the most out of your SriLankan vacation .From dolphin watching to water sports to cozy and comfortable stay,this is a truly amazing destination worth visiting. What make this paradise unique is its  Spinner dolphins and sperm whales ,which is rare spices.It is a marine sanctuary that keeps all the aquatic life active there.The fishing community is what keeps Kalpitiya moving.The tropical climate of the island makes them prefect for sunbathing .Even though there are  more enough to attract people Kalpitiya is still a hidden gem . But among the first time tourist to SriLanka and those who with not enough time on thier hands Kalpitiya may not seems like the most obvious choice.so this has to be put on the tourist radare and should developed the facilities in the destination .  Here you can find more about  this amazing destina...

Kalpitiya is a costal town located in western region of Puttlam district. The Kalpitiya peninsula consists of total fourteen islands that are a crown for its stunning natural beauty.kalpitiya a placed in between Puttlam lagoon and the glorious Indian ocean make for a place of remarkable beauty.The people of kalpitiya are mostly fisherman . Kalpitiya was one of the 15 sites for the improvement of the tourism industry  in SriLanka as a strategic move to  boost the  tourism industry and  the country 's revenue .The goverment accquired around 4000 acres of land with the project's initiation around 2004. The history of Kalpitiya was associated with maritime trade and it was first colonized by the portugees in early 17th century .Now a days it is a famous tourist destination for kite surfing and whale and Dolphin watching.