Kalpitiya, a spit of land two hours north of Colombo that boasts one of
Sri Lanka’s least developed stretches of coastline, is flanked by the
Indian Ocean on the west and the emerald green Puttalam Lagoon on the
east. Now, before large resort developments at the peninsula’s tip come
to fruition, is the time to visit. Base yourself at Alankuda Beach,
which from November through April is the launching point for dolphin
and sperm whale watching expeditions; May brings wind and kite surfing.
Dry land diversions include a 17th-century Dutch fort and the Shrine of
St. Anne, Sri Lanka’s oldest, as well as leopard, sloth bear and
elephant spotting at nearby Wilpattu National Park. — Robyn Eckhardthttp://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/01/10/travel/2013-places-to-go.html
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