Alankuda Beach in Sri Lanka is a stretch beach recently developed in the Kalpitiya peninsula off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka. Alankuda Beach is a starting point for off-shore Whale Watching and Dolphin watching at Kalpitiya. Alankuda Beach offers a range of water sports: sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, kite surfing, and snorkeling.

For more details on water sports, visit our article on Snorkeling in Sri Lanka and Surfing in Sri Lanka.

When you visit Alankuda Beach in Sri Lanka, you have the chance to see a multitude of other places at the same time! For example; Wilpattu National Park, the island’s largest wildlife sanctuary which is home to one of the highest concentrations of leopard in the world along with myriad other wildlife, is only an hour’s drive away.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to travel to Sri Lanka is the period from November to April, when the weather is dry. In summer, the rainy season takes place in Sri Lanka,

How to Reach?

From Colombo to Alankuda Beach  149km far away. You can choose easy way to reach Alankuda beach.

What You Can Do Here?

If you visit in Alankuda Beach, there are lots of things to do for your enjoying. You can swim, kitesurfing, dolphin watching & many more.

Here is a long list of major things to do in Alankuda Beach. Which the first time travelers can visit and experience.

Wind Surfing

If you are up for an adventure, Alankuda, windsurfing will be an ideal option for you. Kite in front of the resort where you will have the best wind and wave conditions from may to October. Why? because we have a reef four kilometers out that provides you with that awesome condition and experience. Bored with kiting in front of the resort then do a downwinder with our instructor to our flat water training area approximately 18 kms away.

Dolphin and whale watching

Dolphin and whale watching are ideal options as it is one of the best spots to watch large pods known as super pods of dolphins swimming alongside and diving under your boat. The most sought after species of dolphins to watch is the Spinner Dolphin because they constantly breach and love to bow ride. Here in Alankuda you find them not in hundreds but in thousands particularly when the 'super pod' is formed.

Cycling Kalpitiya Around

The vibrant and unspoiled fishing town of Kalpitiya is the perfect area to get on a bicycle and explore at a leisurely pace. Situated in the remarkably untouched area of the Puttalam district, there is much to do and see here.

Deep Sea Fishing

Deep sea fishing however, as with all sea-based activities in Sri Lanka, is seasonal, with the Western and Southern seas are accessible from November to April. Venture out to sea in a purpose built boat with rod holders to try your hand at trolling. Explore the best of Sri Lanka fishing tours and all required fishing equipment is available at Makara resorts. Fishing expeditions are usually conducted in the mornings and evenings. Each troll averages 2 - 4 hours.

Relax in the Beach

You can take rest & relax in beach. Beach surroundings are eye pleasing, so you can feel and enjoying.further you can do yoga with calm nature.

Where can you Accomadation in Alankuda Beach?

Alankuda Beach & Hotels

Alankuda neach around lots of number of hotels, resorts & restuarent with modern facilities. so you can spend time relax in here.