Ritipanna is the Sinhalese term for stilt fishing, which is a traditional method for fishing practiced by most fishermen along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This art is popularly seen in areas such as Ahangama, Koggala, Welipenna, Kathaluwa and Thalarambe. A narrow pole is tied to a stick that is anchored on the sea bed. Fisher folk climb onto this stick and settle on the pole for a few hours in an effort to catch some fish.

Fishermen found on stilts are those who do not have access to sophisticated equipment for fishing. These men can make a living simply with the help of two wooden poles to make a stilt. One pole is nailed onto the sea bed and the other is placed like a cross bar and acts as a plank for the fishermen to sit on. Each stilt can accommodate only one fisherman. For catching fish, they create a rod made of Kithul, and a small plastic bag is tied around their waist to hold the fish that they catch. With one hand they hold onto the stilt and with the other they hold the rod that catches fish. The tradition of stilt fishing will always be practiced by those who cannot afford to invest in modern fishing equipment.

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The Beach Cabanas

Matara Road Koggala

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$177 nightly

$211 total

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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Reviewed on Feb 8, 2025

Koggala Beach Hotel

Matara Road[ Koggala

$115 nightly

$136 total

Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026

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Reviewed on Mar 2, 2022

The Long Beach Resort

Koggala Koggala

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$107 nightly

$127 total

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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Property is a nice place. The service was very slow and bad. Checked in and was told there is a power failure, power will be up in 20mins and after an hour, power is not up yet. Checked in the room for stay with my sister, was only given one bath towel in the room. There is no amenity (shower gel ...

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2020

Club Koggala Village

Matara Road Koggala

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Hotel seems to be too old. However, you can still enjoy the atmosphere as well as the nice large swimming pool. If you're likely to have a good service don't go there because there is no service at all. Even from start, no welcome, no smile, no restaurant service nothing. Just a ghost hotel as we ...

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2018

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Ivory House

Paththinige Watta Road Angulugaha

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Mandalay

Giniwella Road Koggala

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Skye House

Hadiwatta, Habaradua Koggala

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South Lake Resort Koggala

Kathaluwa Koggala

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Beautiful place to stay in

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The Beach Cabanas

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$211 total

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Habaraduwa Koggala Galle

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$227 total

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