Hummanaya

#85 among destinations in Sri Lanka

Geologic formation, Park, Fountain

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Hummanaya Blowhole is the only known blowhole in Sri Lanka and it is considered to be the second largest blowhole in the world. Hummanaya refers to the noise, "hoo", that can be heard a distance away when the blowhole is active. ()

Local name: හුම්මානයElevation: 20 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 5°58'39"N, 80°44'19"E

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HambantotaSri Lanka

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Hummanaya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tangalle fort, Dikwella.

5.1 miNE
Forts and castles
Tangalle fort, Tangalle
131 min walk • Tangalle Fort is a small Dutch fort located in the coastal town of Tangalle, Sri Lanka. The Dutch used Tangalle as an important anchorage on the southern coast of the island. Tangalle fort differs from most other forts constructed by the Dutch, in that the fort has no massive ramparts.
2.4 miSW
Locality
Dikwella
63 min walk • Dikwella, also known as Dickwella and as Dikwella South, is a small coastal market town in the Matara district in Southern province of Sri Lanka. It is located 22 km east of the city of Matara.