Kalpitiya

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Kalpitiya is located in Puttalam district, North Western province of Sri Lanka. It is known for its natural environment. It consists of 14 islands. It has a total area of 16.73 km². The people of Kalpitiya are mostly fishermen. It is now developing as a tourist destination and as a destination for adventure and sports. Kalpitiya is bordered by Puttalam lagoon and Dutch Bay on one side and the Gulf of Mannar on the other, which makes it a very popular destination for people who love water sports like kitesurfing, windsurfing, kayaking, and jet skiing. If you are looking for a quiet vacation and understand that facilities may be different from what is available in established tourist towns then you are in a better position to make the most of your time in Kalpitiya. The best season to visit Kalpitiya is between May to September (kite surfing season) and November to February (winter kitesurfing season and dolphin watching season).
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Things to do in Kalpitiya

Go kite surfing

Kalpitiya is consistently rated as one of the best places in the world for kitesurfing!

Dolphin and whale watching

Along with Mirissa on the south coast and Trincomalee on the east coast, Kalpitiya is one of the best places in Sri Lanka for dolphin and whale-watching.

Tour the Dutch Fort

The fort in Kalpitiya dates back to the mid-17th century and was a trading base for the Dutch East India Company. Unlike Galle Fort which was built by the Portuguese, the fort in Kalpitiya was built and primarily only used by the Dutch.

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