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Dondra Head Lighthouse

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Light House Road, Dondra 81000 Sri Lanka
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Dondra Head Lighthouse stands on the southernmost tip of Sri Lanka, a historically significant location once known as Dondra Heads and a former capital. Built in 1889, the lighthouse is an operational navigational aid maintained by the Sri Lankan Navy. While the surrounding area offers a peaceful coastal setting, access to climb the lighthouse itself has been inconsistent, with reports of closures and varying requirements for permission. The site provides stunning views of the Indian Ocean and a sense of remoteness, being the last landmass before Antarctica.

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  • Light House Road, Dondra 81000 Sri Lanka
  • +94 41 2 222595

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JordanFindlay
Dondra
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Our visit to this[sight.name] was a nice and calming experience.Our guide was really great and made sure to keep sharing all the relevant information with us. The place is majestic and brings in so much peace and quiet within you.

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RashidaHeusschen
Dondra
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We had an unforgettable trip while visiting this amazing place. Everything from our stay, to people, hospitality, food, beautiful locations and views...it was just perfect. It was like we were living a dream vacation.

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TimMahler
Dondra
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It was one the greatest experiences we had. We loved the place and more than the place the people were simply amazing. The hospitality and the warmth provided to us was beyond expectation and we are forever grateful.

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RuthWright
Dondra
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This is an excellent restaurant which is the new opening in the town and also the talk of the town. The delicacies prepared here are awesome and delicious. The chefs have all come from outside and serve the best of gourmet food. It was exotic and tasty array of food and I highly recommend this place to everyone. Just awesome!!

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MaleneAMortensen
Dondra
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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BirtheJakobsen
Dondra
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This is an excellent restaurant which is the new opening in the town and also the talk of the town. The delicacies prepared here are awesome and delicious. The chefs have all come from outside and serve the best of gourmet food. It was exotic and tasty array of food and I highly recommend this place to everyone. Just awesome!!

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JoeRiley
Dondra
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It is just a park which got famous without any reason. The whole family got there so we were so bored. There is nothing to do here. We were so disappointed and just kept roaming around for sometime and came back. The park was also not very well maintained and there was nothing to see here. Very bad experience.

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AlmaNordberg
Dondra
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There was nothing special about this speciality hotel and it was such a disappointment. The place was literally in ruins and it pinches me to see all my money goes to waste. The rooms were really dirty and unkept and the service was pathetic. I won’t recommend this to anyone and it was the worst experience.

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CyrusRogova
Dondra
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We were so excited to visit this place but were thoroughly disappointed while reaching and looking at the mismanaged affair. The place was crowded with tourists and there was no system to arrange them. The staff was also very rude.

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JuliusRus
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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HenrikPiirto
Dondra
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If you are visiting this [sight.name], this particular place should not be missed since it is the most iconic location and attraction. It is an interesting place which reflects a lot of the native culture and about the people of this city. It is beautiful and has a stunning location.. Our visit to this[sight.name] was a nice and calming experience.Our guide was really great and made sure to keep sharing all the relevant information with us. The place is majestic and brings in so much peace and quiet within you.

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MathiasLange
Dondra
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We had an unforgettable trip while visiting this amazing place. Everything from our stay, to people, hospitality, food, beautiful locations and views...it was just perfect. It was like we were living a dream vacation.

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AnnaOSvendsen
Dondra
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It is just a park which got famous without any reason. The whole family got there so we were so bored. There is nothing to do here. We were so disappointed and just kept roaming around for sometime and came back. The park was also not very well maintained and there was nothing to see here. Very bad experience.

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AbelEliasson
Dondra
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There was nothing special about this speciality hotel and it was such a disappointment. The place was literally in ruins and it pinches me to see all my money goes to waste. The rooms were really dirty and unkept and the service was pathetic. I won’t recommend this to anyone and it was the worst experience.

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FerencziMarkos
Dondra
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We were so excited to visit this place but were thoroughly disappointed while reaching and looking at the mismanaged affair. The place was crowded with tourists and there was no system to arrange them. The staff was also very rude.

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AputsiaqJensen
Dondra
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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MartinVodrazka
Dondra
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If you are visiting this [sight.name], this particular place should not be missed since it is the most iconic location and attraction. It is an interesting place which reflects a lot of the native culture and about the people of this city. It is beautiful and has a stunning location.. Our visit to this[sight.name] was a nice and calming experience.Our guide was really great and made sure to keep sharing all the relevant information with us. The place is majestic and brings in so much peace and quiet within you.

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DennisVogler
Dondra
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We had an unforgettable trip while visiting this amazing place. Everything from our stay, to people, hospitality, food, beautiful locations and views...it was just perfect. It was like we were living a dream vacation.

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KarriAalto
Dondra
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Our visit to this[sight.name] was a nice and calming experience.Our guide was really great and made sure to keep sharing all the relevant information with us. The place is majestic and brings in so much peace and quiet within you.

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JoeCTaylor
Dondra
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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