Ritipanna is the Sinhalese term for stilt fishing, which is a traditional method for fishing practiced by most fishermen along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This art is popularly seen in areas such as Ahangama, Koggala, Welipenna, Kathaluwa and Thalarambe. A narrow pole is tied to a stick that is anchored on the sea bed. Fisher folk climb onto this stick and settle on the pole for a few hours in an effort to catch some fish.

Fishermen found on stilts are those who do not have access to sophisticated equipment for fishing. These men can make a living simply with the help of two wooden poles to make a stilt. One pole is nailed onto the sea bed and the other is placed like a cross bar and acts as a plank for the fishermen to sit on. Each stilt can accommodate only one fisherman. For catching fish, they create a rod made of Kithul, and a small plastic bag is tied around their waist to hold the fish that they catch. With one hand they hold onto the stilt and with the other they hold the rod that catches fish. The tradition of stilt fishing will always be practiced by those who cannot afford to invest in modern fishing equipment.

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Tri Ahangama

Ahangama

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₹14,754 total

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11 Jan - 12 Jan

Surf Station

Ahangama

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Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, deep-tissue massages

Villa Mayurana By Edwards Collection

Ahangama

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₹47,661 total

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1 Feb - 2 Feb

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Ahangama

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12 Jan - 13 Jan

W15 Escape

Ahangama

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5 Jan - 6 Jan

Body treatments, aromatherapy, Ayurvedic treatments

Villa Alba

Ahangama

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Deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, prenatal massages

Hotel Kabalana

Ahangama

Eli

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Insight resort

Ahangama

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Radisson Blu Resort Galle

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were clean and staff were great. Unfortunately the driver accommodations were fully booked upon arrival. "

Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux

10/10 Excellent

"10/10 hotel. Would highly recommend to anyone. It’s so incredibly beautiful with such lush tropical vegetation throughout the whole hotel. The rooms are huge, beautifully presented with everything you need. The service is amazing, with such friendly and helpful staff at every corner of the hotel. Nothing is too much for anyone here! We came on our honeymoon and are leaving feeling like we want to revisit soon! The pools are really lovely also, and the beach (although rocky) is really nice. A very memorable special stay at this hotel!"

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Tri Ahangama is a top spa hotel featuring a bar, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Enjoy a couples treatment or massage at the on-site spa. Other popular spa hotels in Ahangama include Villa Alba and Villa Mayurana By Edwards Collection.

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