Bentota
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A Sri Lankan coastal city famous for golden beaches, Bentota is situated on the northern coastal tip of the Galle District of the Southern Province. The town is a popular tourist attraction. It is especially famous among the foreign tourists. The comes from a mythical story which dates back to kings time saying a demon called Bem rulled this river ( tota = river bank. Bentota hosts a handful of world proclaimed hotels.It is the hosting land for the famous Sri Lankan Jeweler Aida. Bentota also delivers an ancient art of healing called Ayurveda. To book an Ayurvedic holiday visit www.aidaayurveda.com Bentota is also famous for it's production in Toddy. An alcholic beverage made out of cocunut nectar. The city's population is estimated to be between 25,000-50,000. Bentota was heavily damaged by the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami which devastated the Sri Lankan coastal belt on the morning of the December 26th.
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