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Ritipanna is the Sinhalese term for stilt fishing, which is a traditional method for fishing practiced by most fishermen along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This art is popularly seen in areas such as Ahangama, Koggala, Welipenna, Kathaluwa and Thalarambe. A narrow pole is tied to a stick that is anchored on the sea bed. Fisher folk climb onto this stick and settle on the pole for a few hours in an effort to catch some fish.

Fishermen found on stilts are those who do not have access to sophisticated equipment for fishing. These men can make a living simply with the help of two wooden poles to make a stilt. One pole is nailed onto the sea bed and the other is placed like a cross bar and acts as a plank for the fishermen to sit on. Each stilt can accommodate only one fisherman. For catching fish, they create a rod made of Kithul, and a small plastic bag is tied around their waist to hold the fish that they catch. With one hand they hold onto the stilt and with the other they hold the rod that catches fish. The tradition of stilt fishing will always be practiced by those who cannot afford to invest in modern fishing equipment.

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Trillium Boutique Express Hotel

3 out of 5

Price was $727, price is now $398 per person

$398

per person

Apr 26 - Apr 30

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Roundtrip flight included

Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB)

Stay at this hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions House of Fashions and Royal Colombo Golf Club are located nearby.

LUXTORI Arugambay

3 out of 5

Price was $769, price is now $446 per person

$446

per person

Apr 16 - Apr 21

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Roundtrip flight included

Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB)

Stay at this hotel in Arugam Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Arugam Bay Beach and Pasarichenai Beach are located nearby.

Supun Arcade Residency

3 out of 5

Price was $772, price is now $460 per person

$460

per person

Apr 9 - Apr 13

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Roundtrip flight included

Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB)

Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Havelock City Mall and Raux Brothers are located nearby.

Mirage Colombo Hotel

4 out of 5

Price was $686, price is now $438 per person

$438

per person

Apr 9 - Apr 13

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Roundtrip flight included

Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB)

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Havelock City Mall and Raux Brothers are located nearby.

MaRadha Colombo

4 out of 5

Price was $724, price is now $501 per person

$501

per person

Apr 9 - Apr 13

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Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB)

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Majestic City and Marino Mall are located nearby.

Cocobay Unawatuna

4 out of 5

Price was $1,223, price is now $857 per person

$857

per person

Apr 4 - Apr 9

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB)

Book a stay at this beach resort in Unawatuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Dewata Beach are located nearby.

Camelot Beach Hotel

3 out of 5

Price was $791, price is now $556 per person

$556

per person

Apr 9 - Apr 14

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Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB)

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Negombo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Negombo Beach Park are located nearby.

Pegasus Reef - A Beach Resort in Colombo

4 out of 5

Price was $650, price is now $466 per person

$466

per person

Apr 9 - Apr 14

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Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB)

Book a stay at this beach resort in Wattala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Crow Island Beach and Muthuraja Wela are located nearby.