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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.
Thunderstorm rolling in from the Indian Ocean at sunset.

If you don't mind getting wet then sit on the wall of the Fort an take in the breathtaking sight.
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Stilt Fishermen of Sri Lanka
The area around Koggala is one of the best places on Sri Lanka's south coast to see traditional stilt fishermen in action. This famed practice has become one of the most distinctive sights of Sri Lanka. It started just after World War II, when the rocks and shoreline became too crowded so as a result fishermen started using the ship and aircraft wrecks to fish. This developed to fixed stilts in the shoreline for fishermen to use and pass on to the next generation.

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Tabula Rasa Resort & Spa

Tabula Rasa Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Polkanda Road Galle Habraduwa
Du kan bo på dette hotellet med spa under oppholdet i Koggala. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), parkering (inkludert) og spa ...
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Anmeldelse skrevet 5. mars 2026

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The Fortress Resort & Spa Galle

The Fortress Resort & Spa Galle

5 out of 5
Habaraduwa, Galle District Koggala Southern Province
Prisen er 2 760 kr per natt fra 7. apr. til 8. apr.
2 760 kr
7. apr.–8. apr.
inkludert skatter og avgifter
Du kan bo på dette hotellet i luksuriøs stil under oppholdet i Koggala. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), parkering (inkludert) ...
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Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
700 Matara Road, Pelana Weligama
Prisen er 3 070 kr per natt fra 7. apr. til 8. apr.
3 070 kr
7. apr.–8. apr.
inkludert skatter og avgifter
Du kan bo på dette hotellet i luksuriøs stil under oppholdet i Weligama. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), parkering (inkludert) ...
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Anmeldelse skrevet 14. jan. 2026

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Sri Lankan Villa

Sri Lankan Villa

3 out of 5
No 126, Giniwella Road Koggala Southern Province
Du kan bo på dette leilighetshotellet ved stranden under oppholdet i Koggala. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: frokost (inkludert), wi-fi (inkludert) ...
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Anmeldelse skrevet 26. jan. 2026

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South Point Cottage - Whole Villa 3 Bedrooms (Sleeps 6)

South Point Cottage - Whole Villa 3 Bedrooms (Sleeps 6)

3.5 out of 5
South Point Cottage, Ahangama Koggala Southern Province
Du kan bo i denne villaen med familievennlig profil under oppholdet i Koggala. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), parkering (inkludert) ...
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We had originally booked South Point Cottage but didn’t end up staying there – the owner has a few properties and we were placed at South Point Abbey instead. The Abbey is a gorgeous old colonial villa right on the ocean, with four big bedrooms that could easily fit two families. The walls are built ...

Anmeldelse skrevet 19. aug. 2025

South Point Cottage - Whole Villa 3 Bedrooms (Sleeps 6)
Spacious 7-bedroom cozy villa in delightful Koggala with AC, WiFi

Spacious 7-bedroom cozy villa in delightful Koggala with AC, WiFi

Ahangama Southern Province
Du kan bo i denne villaen under turen til Koggala. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: hage, vaskeritjenester og rengjøring. Populære severdigheter ...
Spacious 7-bedroom cozy villa in delightful Koggala with AC, WiFi
Laveste pris per natt funnet de siste 24 timene, basert på et opphold på 1 natt for 2 voksne. Priser og tilgjengelighet kan endre seg. Ytterligere vilkår kan gjelde.

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