Sri Lanka is a tiny island off the southern tip of India that has a significant following due to her picturesque beaches, lush tropical landscape and rich historical background. The island however, has recently been discovered to be a hotspot for whale watching, especially when it comes to the largest whale in existence, the Blue Whale.
Whale watching is currently an immensely popular commodity in Sri Lankan tourism and if you were to do a Google search for ‘Pasikudah things to do‘, whale-watching will definitely be among the top five. Most resorts in the nearby area, such as Uga Bay, will set up a whale-watching excursion for you, usually conducted under the expertise of the Sri Lankan Navy.
Interestingly, Sri Lanka stands out as an anomaly where Blue Whales can be glimpsed with relative ease, since the majestic sea-creatures were nearly hunted to extinction till the 1960s, by which time the remaining populace were granted worldwide protection from whalers.
There have been entire colonies of Blue Whales spotted off the eastern shores of Sri Lanka, although some of them were migratory groups who appear during the peak season between May and October, there have been some colonies who have even chosen to take up residence. The recent month of July was hailed as an exceptionally good year for whale watching.
In addition to Blue Whales, the eastern waters of Sri Lanka are refuge to a variety of large aquatic creatures including dolphins and even Sperm Whales. This means that in case you’re not lucky enough to see a Blue Whale, you’re guaranteed to see some other sea creature that will leave you with a sense of fulfilment.
So, do not miss out on what can easily be the chance of a lifetime. If you ever find yourself in Sri Lanka, head on to the east coast and venture out into waters, the chances of you finding what you seek can’t get any higher.
Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+
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