Attractions

LOCATION OF CALYPSO SUNSET

Located in a Heavenly Place

“In just 46km from the Katunayaka International airport, it’s The Calypso Sunset”. From the moment you reach our hotel, you are in for a cozy stay for the rest of the time you spend in Sri Lanka. You are about to spend your staycation in a place that is not only breathtaking on its own but also accessible to a number of country’s best attractions. Wilpattu National Park, Negombo beach, Dutch Fort, and the Kite Centre are just a few hours away. Staying in a tropical country which is a paradise island in the Indian ocean, diving is the most amazing activity you would never say no to, and the Calypso Sunset is the best spot to reach many favourite diving spots in the country. It’s within the reach of many beautiful beaches; Trincomalee, Pasikudha and even Arugambay.

The Calypso Sunset tops in hospitality. While you spend your best times in Sri Lanka, we make it memorable for you everytime you return to the hotel to end your day. And we have parking space and accommodation for drivers as well, so that you don’t have to wait hours until your drivers get to the hotel to start your adventurous day. And the best thing about all these amazing adventure spots is that you can reach any of these places within hours from The Calypso Sunset and after spending a good amount of energy on these amazing activities, you get to end the day in the hotel, feeling the breeze, watching a breathtaking sunset, sipping on your favourite wine listening to the Calypso.

Iranawila, known for its mesmerizing beaches, is a village close to Marawila town in Puttalam District, in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka…

BEST PLACES TO VISIT

WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK

Lying along the same coastal line of the northwest, 92.4km away from The Calypso Sunset through the A3 road, you can find Wilpattu National Park; one of the most iconic places in the country, popular for leopard safari. This wildlife sanctuary is also home to many wild elephants, bears, deer and crocodiles as well. Wilpattu is a must-go wildlife sanctuary situated within easy reach of The Calypso Sunset.

NEGOMBO BEACH

It’s a one hour drive from The Calypso Sunset towards Katunayaka International airport and you meet the stunning Negombo beaches.

Known as the most happening beach in Sri Lanka, Negombo Beach is an iconic, popular and stunning beach where the golden sandy beach runs through miles and miles ahead, by the constantly wavy, blue ocean. It is a popular spot for so many beach activities as well as sea sports. It has gained its reputation as the happening beach by the numerous parties and other events surrounded by so many food stalls, happening almost everyday.

DUTCH FORT

Built in 1588 by the Portuguese and then taken over and maintained by the Dutch, Dutch Fort is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument. It is known as one of the favorite tourist attractions in Sri Lanka both by the locals and the foreigners. The colossal fort and vast streets running in between the corners provide an absolutely stunning experience for the visitors. The lighthouse at the southern corner of the fort adds up a unique beauty to the attraction with its gorgeous glowing light at night.

KITE CENTER

The Kite Center is another unique and popular spot among tourists where you get to experience Kite Surfing, something that is not much available in many of the other places in the world. The view of the place is always stunning with so many kites flying around with hooting surfers who enjoy themselves flying about on a kite. It is a must do activity you should join in if you ever visit Sri Lanka. And it is right around the Calypso Sunset, so you can easily reach the place.

DIVE & ADVENTURE

Sri Lanka’s coastal line is always rich in stunning views. The colorful corals, vast variety of colorful fish species, and the clear waters to enjoy all these, is one of the very rare chances a traveler can get in any country. Sri Lanka have to her name, so many such stunning spots where you get to snorkel or dive into these beautiful waters and experience the colorful world under the sea by yourself. And that’s not all. You also get to do sea surfing, or go on a whale watching tour and so many other amazing adventures that you do not get to experience that often.

SACRED MUNNESWARAM

Munneswaram Kovil is an ancient Hindu temple located in Sri Lanka’s North Western Province, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple’s history dates back to the Chola Dynasty in South India, and it is considered one of the five most important Shiva temples in Sri Lanka. The temple’s architecture combines South Indian and Sri Lankan styles, with towering ‘gopurams’ and intricate carvings. It is a popular pilgrimage site and also a famous tourist attraction. The annual Maha Shivaratri festival is celebrated with great pomp and devotion at the temple, attracting thousands of devotees from around the world.