World's Most famous Diving Locations in Sri lanka

World's Most famous Diving Locations in Sri lanka

Kirala Gala
One of the best dive sites in the area, this deep dive is only 15 minutes from
the dive school. The pinnacle begins at 20m, descending to 40m, and is surrounded
by numerous shoals of fish, attracted by the beautiful soft coral. Look out for the
huge shoal of red tooth triggerfish, our resident barracuda pack and the cluster
of oriental sweetlips and schooling bannerfish near the base of the pinnacle, and
the ever present morays. There's something for everyone at Kirala Gala, and in
the right season you'll even see mantas and whale sharks cruise by.



Conch Wreck
The wreck of one of the world's first oil tankers, the Conch, can be found 20 minutes
from the Hikkaduwa. Ranging in depth from 14 to 20m, this site is suitable for all levels.
Parts of the wreck are scattered across the sea bed, whilst others remain where they sank,
including the huge oil tanks themselves. Highlights include cuttlefish, titan triggerfish
 and the large grouper inside the wreck.


Goda Gala
The landscape of this site reminds divers of some alien planet, with large boulders littering
the seabed. At a maximum depth of 24m, Goda Gala is fun for all, with plenty of blue boxfish,
morays, lobsters and all the usual suspects to look out for. Only a 15 minute boat ride,
Goda Gala is a regular dive spot for the Hikkaduwa.


Ralahamigala Rock
This site is in the close proximity to Godagala rock. This site is also full of big tropical
fish like moray eels, snappers, barracuda, and also octopus, turtles, lobsters and various
varieties of ornamental fish. Apart from this natural creations like coral reefs and boulders
can be seen underneath the water.  


Wreck of Ship Earl of Shaftsbury
An English ship sank in the year 1847 (one piece) a site worth watching because of the historical
value. The area is studded with beautiful corals grown over last few centuries. Full of tropical
fish such as rays and barracuda. It is just 15 minutes boat ride from the Hikkaduwa and the maximum
diving depth is 15 meters.


Black Coral Point
One of the most gorgeous sites to dive. The beautiful corals of many and vivid colours are majestically
standing along the coral reef. Fish of many varieties such as clown fish, angel fish, and snappers
and "Black Corals" can be seen.


Coral Garden Cave
A natural Stone Cave underneath the water created by boulders of the sea bed. The area is full of corals
like many varieties of flowers in the garden. The marine life contains many varieties of fish including turtles.  


Seenigama Rock 
This site covered with beautiful coloured corals by nature, which is fantastically shaped. Full of marine life,
big fish such as barracuda, moray eel, rays etc. Underneath the water the corals of various colours can be seen in its own splendor.


Hikkaduwa Gala Rock
In this site, the art of dive is deep rift dive. This area is covered with broad legendary Hikkaduwa Coral Reef
which is worldwide known for it's most sophisticated and colourful coral beds. Marine life and tropical water fish
such as barracuda, snappers, blotched, lobsters, rays swim through the corals in crystal clear water.    


Yakamuththagala Rock
"The rock of grand demon" in Sinhala is full of corals and colourful fish underneath rifted barriers and rocks could be seen.


Kadwaragala Rock
This rock is named after the legendry God "Kadawara" who can influence the good as well as evil to anyone's life according to the merits or acts he or she may create. It is being said that God "Kadawara" sailed to Sri Lanka in a stone boat and ended near this rock. These are part of the legendary Hikkaduwa reef and barrier and as in the other places full of corals and marine life.


Sunil's Rock
Sunil's rock located close to great Hikkaduwa coral reef, provides some mature wonders like caves oriented
in the sea bed with caves for divers. As nature has entrusted in this area a diver may sea lion fish, grouper,
and soft corals. A site worthwhile to dive.


Other Dive Sites in Southern Coast


Ralagala
A wonderful site to dive. This is a point where waves break, a diver may feel just beneath the surface of the water,
where a diver will gain some exciting experience. Marine life and corals are common than the other areas.
Travelling time - 01 hour
Diving Depth - 01-20 meters


Madagala
A site where some of the wrecks of ships could be seen. The area is surrounded by tropical fish and corals. A site worthwhile to watch for divers who love and like sea life. This is also an area where some wonderful kinds of marine creatures such as dolphins, big groupers could be seen.
Travelling time - 45 minutes
Diving Depth - 02-28 meters


S.S.Yorgan
A steam ship that sank a few decades ago. The wreck of the ship can still be seen in the site as dark and gloom patches.
Full of natural creations of marine life and tropical fish. A site where nature lovers should dive and watch for its splendor and gorgeous gift of the nature.
Travelling time - 45 minutes
Diving Depth - 05 -13 meters  


Wreck Ethophy
"Ethophy" a cargo ship that sank in 1977. Two pieces of wrecks and the big engine of the vessel submerged around the site.
This is one of the ships sank recently in the legacy of more than twenty centuries of marine trade and seafaring full of corals and marine life.
Travelling time - 01 hour
Diving Depth - 15-16 meters  


Wreck of Rangoon
Another vessel sank a few decades ago. Area is full of marine life. Divers may come across naturally oriented corals
underneath sea beds. Any nature lover would dive for the second time if he has already dived.  
Travelling time - 02 hours
Diving Depth - 20-33 meters



Source: IDS