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Jungle Beach & Japanese Peace Pagoda

A hidden cove and a hilltop peace pagoda on the Rumassala headland near Unawatuna.

  • Experience
  • Unawatuna, Galle
  • Budget

Why we marked it

  • Sheltered cove for swimming and snorkelling
  • White Japanese Peace Pagoda
  • Jungle walk on Rumassala hill
  • Views over Galle

Jungle Beach is a small, sheltered cove tucked under the forested Rumassala hill, between Unawatuna and Galle. Above it stands the white Japanese Peace Pagoda.

What to expect

Walk or take a tuk-tuk to the pagoda, then follow the path down to the beach for a swim or snorkel in calm water.

Good to know

  • Calmest in the south-coast season, around November to April.
  • Bring water and cash for snacks.
  • Dress modestly at the pagoda.

Where it is

Unawatuna, Galle, Sri Lanka

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