Rumassala Peace Pagoda in Galle, how to walk there.
3 Answers from travellers
Outdated Information: This answer is over 6 months old. Prices, schedules, or availability may have changed. Please verify current information before making travel plans.
Walking from Unawatuna beach to the Rumassala Peace Pagoda is a fantastic short hike. The path winds through a small, peaceful jungle area and takes about 30 to 40 minutes depending on your pace.
The trail is completely safe to hike alone during the day. You will likely encounter monkeys and beautiful birds along the way, but very few people.
Make sure you pack some water, as it gets quite humid under the trees. Once you reach the top, the gleaming white pagoda offers spectacular, sweeping views of the entire Galle Fort across the bay.
Scam Watch: galle
Someone befriends you and offers a "once in a lifetime" opportunity to buy gems at wholesale prices and resell them abroad for huge profit. They may show you fake export certificates. The gems are worthless glass or low-quality stones.
Restaurants without visible prices. Bill arrives with inflated charges (500 LKR coconut becomes 1500 LKR). "Service charges" added without disclosure.
You must be logged in to post an answer.
Log in to answerRelated questions
- Rumassala Peace Pagoda in Galle, how to walk there.3 answers
- Paying for photos of stilt fishermen in Koggala and eating their catch4 answers
- Is Unawatuna a good beach for beginner surfers.3 answers
- Tuk-tuk safety in south coast towns (Galle, Unawatuna, Weligama) for solo women at night?2 answers
- Airport to galle driver scam? How to not get ripped on arrival5 answers
- Police breathalyzer checkpoints on Galle Road after Mirissa raves4 answers
Join a Crew
Kandy Perahera Live Tonight
Perahera Seats, Hotels & Roads
Dalada & Perahera Culture