Sri Lanka is one of the most resourceful islands of the Indian Ocean and these have been one of the key factors to attract large number of tourist. The ocean around the island is also blessed with a wide variety of resources such as the corals and the marine life due to this Whale and Dolphin watching also has become a popular activity among tourist in the recent past.
Mirissa in the South has become a popular hub for Whale and Dolphin watching. Mirissa hotels provide are an excellent choice for tourist to stay in the town itself and explore more of the town. One of the highly recommended hotels by past tourist is Sri Sharavi Beach Villas. Set on the beach side these villas are comfortably designed and combine luxury as well as include the natural beauty of the surroundings where ever possible.
Some of the species you could spot in the ocean surrounding Mirissa are, Blue Whale, Bryde’s Whales, Sperm Whale, Fin Whales and sometimes even Killer Whales. Some of the common Dolphin species that you can spot around the area include Common Dolphin, Bottlenose Dolphins, Spinner Dolphin’s, Risso’s Dolphin and Striped Dolphin. The Whale watching season in Mirissa starts in November and ends by April. If lucky there is a possibility to spot Whales during October and after April given the seas are not rough.
There are various tour operators operating from the Mirissa Harbour through whom you can book a tour there are different types of boats to pick from such as the observation boat as well as the speed boat which is ideal for 10 people.
There are other attractions around Mirissa to keep you occupied during your stay, a walk around this old fishing village in itself is quite an advanture. However sitting back and relaxing the tropical sun is also not so much of a bad idea.
Jayani Senanayake is a writer who dabbles in travel and all things exotic. Under the pseudonym of Caliope Sage, she writes of the allures that must simply be discovered.Google+
