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Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa
Administration
Full nameHikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
Official nameHikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
Native nameහික්කඩුව
ஹிக்கதுவ
ProvinceSouthern Province
DistrictGalle District
Other information
Time zoneSri Lanka Standard Time Zone (UTC-5)
Postal Code80240

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Hikkaduwa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka. It is located in the Southern Province, about 17 km north-west of Galle. Hikkaduwa is famous for its beach, surfing, corals and night life.It was affected by the tsunami caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. Villages affected were Telwatta, Paraliya (Queen of the Sea rail disaster), Dodanduwa, Kahawa, Rathgama. The place is on the way from Colombo to Galle on the famous Galle road. It is primarily a tourist destination, and serves as a great beach with options to surf, snorkel and enjoy the sun. The town is arranged around the one main road which runs from Galle to Colombo. This road is extremely heavily trafficked and pedestrians and tourists are advised to exercise caution when crossing.

In the wake of the tsunami, many of the families who had lost everything were given sewing machines as part of the relief operations. As a result, the town has a multitude of tailors who will custom make shirts, pants, and shorts. The area also has a reputation for offering a vibrant nightlife. Hikkaduwa is also very popular with board-surfers. It's a well-known international destination for board-surfing. Hikkaduwa was featured in an episode of Anthony Bourdain's television show No Reservations.



File:Hikkaduwa1.jpg|Fishing boats near the Hikkaduwa beach.

File:Hikkaduwa2.jpg|Hikkaduwa beach by sunset.

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December 2007, feeding hikkaduwa´s turtles :)
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hikka fest 2009 Hikkaduwa Bech Festival.
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HikkaduwNET.COM Hikkaduwa Beach Fest '08 was the biggest festival for this year... this video about final night DJ party. and sexy girls dancing to house and...
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The biggest Reggae Event in Sri Lanka happens whenever JAYASRI comes LIVE at the Open air Beach at Hikkaduwa.....Thousands Reggae fans coming all around the ...
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* Sri Lanka to build three new fishery harbors - Colombo Page Tweet this news
Colombo Page--The seven harbors are at Kudawella, Puranawella, Mirissa, -Hikkaduwa-, Beruwela, Dikowita and Kalametiya. The Minister noted that the development would commence soon after receiving approval from the planning department. The Cabinet approved - Date : Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:47:42 GMT
* Government of Sri Lanka to declare two HSZs in the Southern coast - Colombo Page Tweet this news
Colombo Page--The declaration that is to be gazetted on June 6th would prevent operating boats and water scooters in the Unawatunna and -Hikkaduwa- areas. The move is expected to help save the coral reefs in the Southern coast. According to the Minister, - Date : Thu, 26 May 2011 15:56:26 GMT+00:00
Six pilgrims injured in bus accident - Daily Mirror Tweet this news
Daily Mirror--Six pilgrims and the driver were injured when a private bus transporting pilgrims from -Hikkaduwa- veered off the Badulla-Spring Valley road and crashed into a tree at Kalugalpitiya yesterday, police said. ... - Date : Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:35:42 GMT+00:00
Sri Lankan Holidays Proving Popular for British Travellers - Just the Flight Tweet this news
Just the Flight--Elsewhere -Hikkaduwa- and Galle on the nation's south coast are also popular destinations, with beach life proving a major draw. Beautiful blue waters and intriguing coral reefs make such places the ideal spot for those passionate ab - Date : Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:26:43 GMT+00:00
Sri Lanka an alluring holiday destination - Gold Coast Bulletin News Tweet this news
Gold Coast Bulletin News--Mr Fonseka said the majority of guests stayed only one night, before heading to other areas on the tourist trail, including Galle and -Hikkaduwa- on the south coast. The destinations tempt those looking to soak up the beach lifes - Date : Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:55:14 GMT+00:00
Good to go: Qatar Airways sale, Kalutara, Orlando - The Independent Tweet this news
The Independent--Sited on the scenic south-west coast, near the town of Kalutara, the hotel provides an ideal base for exploring other coastal towns like -Hikkaduwa- and Galle. The price includes return flights from Heathrow with Etihad Airways, via Abu D - Date : Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:05:34 GMT+00:00
Galle dist. CAA collects over Rs 200000 as fines - Ceylon Daily News Tweet this news
Ceylon Daily News--According to the CAA Galle District coordinator RG Ariyapala, raids were carried out in Galle, Ambalangoda, -Hikkaduwa-, Bentota, Elpitiya, Yakkalamulla, Uragaha and other towns and weekly fairs. Over 67 detections were made in March an - Date : Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:46:22 GMT+00:00
A Date With Destiny - Sunday Leader Tweet this news
Sunday Leader--Early last Friday morning (25) a group of six were making their way to the beach town of -Hikkaduwa-. All of them were in their 20s, most studying overseas. They had just watched India trounce Australia in the ICC World Cup quarter finals. - Date : Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:07:29 GMT+00:00
CAA collects more fines - Ceylon Daily News Tweet this news
Ceylon Daily News--According to Galle district coordinator RG Ariyapala attached to Consumer Affairs Authority at the Galle District Secretariat, the raids were conducted in Galle, Ambalangoda, -Hikkaduwa-, Bentota, Elpitiya, Yakkalamulla, Uragaha and sev - Date : Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:44:17 GMT+00:00
PS chairman takes oaths in prison - Daily Mirror Tweet this news
Daily Mirror---...- remand prison before Acting Magistrate Dixon Gunawardena yesterday. UPFA member Manoj Mendis was remanded till April 8 after he surrendered to police as he was wanted in connection with the double killing of two UPFA supporters in Pera - Date : Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:51:33 GMT+00:00

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