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Exploring the Rich History and Natural Beauty of Galle, Sri Lanka

Himasha Wijesinha

Himasha Wijesinha

29 Sep 2023

Embark on a 3-day adventure to Galle, Sri Lanka and discover the Japanese Peace Pagoda, pristine Thalpe Beach, Sea Turtle Hatchery, Dutch Reformed Church, Maritime Museum, and more!

Trip to Galle

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Day 1
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$8

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$ 1

Japanese Peace Pagoda Rumassala
Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$5
16 - 20 min

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Thalpe Beach
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Sea Turtle Hatchery - Habaraduwa
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$3
Day 2
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$28

National Museum of the United States Army
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$8
Stick No Bills® Sri Lanka - The Original Flagship Travel Poster Art Gallery
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Dutch Reformed Church
Small 18th-century structure with stained-glass windows & tiled floors made of tombstones.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Maritime Museum
Underwater artifacts, ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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$5
3 - 4 min

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Historical Mansion Museum
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Utrecht Bastion
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM
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$3
4 - 5 min

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Flag Rock Bastion | Galle Dutch Fort
3:35 PM - 4:05 PM
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$3
Day 3
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$18

Galle Dutch Fort
Built in the 16th century, this preserved Dutch sea fort houses a network of museums, shops & cafes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Galle Fort Clock Tower
Longstanding tower featuring a large clock face, built in 1883 on top of a former guard room.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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$5
4 - 5 min

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National Museum Galle
Circa-1656 Dutch building now a museum, with artifacts like masks, carvings, ship equipment & armor.
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
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$5
7 - 10 min

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Lighthouse - Galle
Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers.
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $54 In total

Activities & Food:$53
Transport:$1