Article of Hikkaduva.

 HIKKADUVA

Hikkaduwa is a scenic spot located on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. It belongs to the Southern Province and is located close to Galle on the Galle Road from Colombo to Galle, about 20 km northwest of the city of Galle. Hikkaduwa is one of the premier tourist destinations in the country, with facilities for water skiing, diving and sunbathing.

On December 26, 2004, Hikkaduwa was hit by a devastating tsunami. It

was caused by an earthquake thousands of miles off the coast of Indonesia called the "2004 Indian Ocean earthquake". The tsunami claimed thousands of lives.
Families who lost everything they had in the tsunami disaster received sewing machines under relief services. Due to this, the city developed a variety of garments (shirts, trousers, etc.). As such, Hikkaduwa has become a must-visit destination for Hawaiian shirt lovers in Sri Lanka.

• Places Of Tourists Attractions

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  Seenigama Devalaya - Seenigama Devalaya can be described as a place of historical significance that has attracted the attention of local as well as foreign tourists. Seenigama Devalaya is located on an island in the sea near the land and was built by a minister named Devapathiraja who lived in the Kotte era.

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  Thota gamuva Raja Maha Viuharaya - Thota gamuwa Raja Maha Viharaya is one of the most popular religious places of worship in the Hikkaduwa Divisional Secretariat. The Dhambaran Relic Box in this historical temple, the ivory pair of King Rajadhi Rajasinghe's inaugural elephant, the 6th century AD and the Kandyan period murals have made it ancient.

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  Hikkaduwa Natural Stone Flower Garden - The natural rock flower garden spread over 251 acres at the bottom of the sea extends over a distance of 24 km. Due to its location on the seabed near the coast, it is a frequent tourist attraction. But this is now in danger of extinction.