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Okanda Beach
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Okanda Beach

Ampara, Ampara
4.5(50 reviews)

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About

Situated on the Kumana safari park, closed by Okanda Devalaya. Believed to be the location where God Skanda first sailed into Sri Lanka. The boat turned into a rock still stands on beach known as 'Ran Oru Gala'. Calm and clean beach with fishing activities.

Highlights

Fishing observation
Sacred site visits
Beach walking

Visitor Information

Opening Hours

Dawn to Dusk

Entry Fee (Foreigners)

Free

Location

Ampara, Ampara, Ampara District, Eastern Province

GPS: 6.8000, 81.9333

Best Time to Visit

April to September

Difficulty

Easy

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