HUMMANAYA BLOWHOLE

 Hummanaya Blowhole

The Hummanaya blow hole is a well known attraction in the deep south of the country and it certainly lives up to expectations. Seeing it was an exhilarating experience and one that shouldn't be missed. Hummanaya Blowhole is the only known blowhole in Sri Lanka and it is considered to be the second largest blowhole in the world. Hummanaya referes to the noise "hoo", that can be heard a distance away when the blowhole is active.

The Hummanaya Blowhole is located 1.1km from the small fishing village of kudawella, which is 28km from Matara,5km from Dikwella and 12km from Tangalla in the southern province.

Hummanaya is a natural blowhole, and caused when sea water rushes through a submerged cavern and is pushed upwards. The sea water flows underneath the shore, and then comes out of this hole due to pressure. The water fountain created by the geological feature shoots up every couple of minutes, depending on the nature of the sea, with the spray often reaching as high as 25m to 30m.This site has now been developed as a tourist attraction, with a small visitors information centre on marine life and a viewing platform. The Hummanaya Blowhole can be accessed by a short 5-10 minute walk through a small, quiet village dotted with local vendors selling handicrafts, street food and refreshing beverages. Enjoy scenic views of the beautiful  Blue coast as you trek along the pathway leading to the attractions. After the main entrance and ticket counter, trek through rugged terrain before reaching this natural attraction. The blow hole attracts tourists from around the world to witness its magnificence.

The Hummanaya Blow hole is a natural wonder that sprays a jet of sea water into the air between two giant rocks sometimes reaching heights of over 80-100 feet. Hummanaya is a natural wonder and one of the more intriguing attractions in Tangalla.