Ahangama is a small city in Southern Province of Sri Lanka.

Understand

Ahangama is a coastal town 26 km away from Galle, an emerging surfing destination with secluded beaches.

Get in

11 trains per day (on weekdays) connect Ahangama and Galle, taking 30 minutes and costing Rs 50/25 for 2nd/3rd class. There are 5 trains on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays.

Trains also connect Colombo and Ahangama, taking 2¼ - 3¼ hours depending on the train. There are 7 trains per day on weekdays, 5 on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. The fare is Rs 240/135 for 2nd/3rd class.

Sleep

• 1 Hotel Kabalana, Galle Road, Kataluwa/Koggala, ☏ +94 777 327242, sales@kabalana.com. This is an Egyptian-themed surfing resort facing Ahangama beach. Starting from US$100. (updated Mar 2017)
• 2 Mosvold Villa, No. 38,Matara Rd, Welhengoda, ☏ +94 91 228 2942, info@mosvold.lk. The hotel offers 12 bedrooms and suites with facilities like personal butler service, Free Wi-Fi, and laundry service. Whale Watching tours can also be arranged upon request. (updated Aug 2017)

• Tri Koggala, Koggala Lake, Aladuwa Watte, Pelassa, Thittha, ☏ +94 77 770 8177, info@reveal.lk. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. Starting from US$220.