Tangalla & Around

Tangalla is the gateway to the wide-open spaces and wide-open beaches of southeast Sri Lanka. It's the last town of any size before Hambantota and has some old-world charm. But you're really here to find your perfect beach, and there are several nearby.

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14 Days in Sri Lanka: Lush Lands and Wildlife Corridors
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  1. 1 Sipping Ceylon straight from the source during a historic Haputale tea plantation tour
  2. 2 Searching for leopards in Yala National Park, one of the world's most significant leopard habitats
  3. 3 Traveling by train from Ambewela to Haputale — the country's most scenic rail journey
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