Arisimalai is a one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. Arisimalai is a natural beach environment that a tourist must visit and experience. The beauty of this place is still preserved due to the fact that it is still unknown to many tourists. Is located near the town of Pulmude in the Trincomalee District of the Eastern province of Sri Lanka. The distance from Pulmude to this place is 2km. Located at a distance of 52km from Trincomalee, this beach is known as “Rice Hill”, “Rice Grain Beach.” This beach is maintained by the Navy. But anyone can go here.
Arisi means rice and male means mountain in Tamil language. From the combination of both, it is called rice hill. It should be said that this is known as “Rice Grain Beach” because of the sand grains as big as grains of rice which are not found in other beaches in Sri Lanka. The beauty of the beach, which is surrounded by a small hillock, is made even more beautiful by the sand the size of rice grains.
Arisimalai is not only a tourist attraction. It’s a place of Archaeological value. It has a long history with Buddhist heritage. The first two devotees who took refuge with the Buddha were merchants named “Thapassu” and “Bhalluka”. They brought Buddha’s hair relics and landed in Sri Lanka from the Arisimalai ferry. A temple is located above Arisimalai beach. Here forest Monks live and meditate.
You can see spectacular beaches. But the Navy warns tourists not to swin in the sea. Because it can be dangerous. Not only that, DO NOT TAKE THE SAND FROM THIS BEACH. This beach with economic values is an ideal place for tourism, so it’s value should be preserved. Enjoy the beauty of a sparkling beach and DON’T FORGET TO KEEP IT CLEAN AND PROTECT YOURSELF.
