Tsunami Museum in Hikkaduwa is dedicated to the memories of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

Established by local residents, the museum showcases photographs, personal accounts, artifacts, and documents that highlight the devastating impact of the tsunami on the region.

Tsunami Honganji Viharaya is dedicated to the lives lost in the 2004 tsunami.

Located in Peraliya, Hikkaduwa, on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, it features a 30-meter-tall standing Buddha statue, erected in 2006.

The statue was inspired by the Bamiyan Buddhas of Afghanistan, which were destroyed in 2001.

Rathgama Lake is a brackish coastal lagoon located in Rathgama, on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka.

The lake is a popular spot for boat rides and is renowned for its rich ecosystem, featuring mangrove trees, shrubs, and a variety of bird and fish species.

Hikkaduwa Beach is a picturesque coastline situated on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka.

The beach is known for its long stretch of golden sands and vibrant coral reefs, making it an ideal destination for swimming, snorkeling, diving, and surfing.

Hikkaduwa Marine National Park, also known as Hikkaduwa Coral Reef, is one of the three marine national parks in Sri Lanka.

Located along the southwestern coast of Hikkaduwa, it was designated as a national park in 2002.

Spanning 101.6 hectares, the park is known for its fringing coral reefs  and diverse marine life.

Madu Ganga National Ramsar Wetland is a coastal wetland formed by the Madu Ganga, located in Balapitiya on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka.

Surrounded by lush mangrove forests, small islands, and abundant wildlife, Madu Ganga was designated as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance in 2003.

Madu Ganga is Sri Lanka’s largest remaining mangrove swamp, home to a variety of aquatic plants, crabs, shrimps, fish, bird species, and crocodiles.