Original stilt fishermen
South Coast · Ahangama

Original stilt fishermen

The stretch of coast at Ahangama and Koggala is where the iconic stilt fishermen originated.

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Original stilt fishermen

The rocky shoreline between Ahangama and Koggala is the true home of Sri Lanka's stilt fishing tradition. Visit at sunrise or sunset when the low light silhouettes the fishermen on their poles.

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