Whale and Dolphin watching is a seasonal activity and sightings are certain on the west coast in locations from Kalpitiya which is a lesser known paradise within a paradise, its natural beauty, close knit fishing community, fresh sea food, the Dutch Fort and St.Peter's Kirk Church provide intersting and varied possibilities for the visitor.Whale & dolphin watching tours are arranged by the Kalpitiya Luxury Camping and the ideal season is November to March. The east coast off Trincomalee is preferable from June to September. Whale and dolphin sightings are additionally available in the western coastal cities of Alutgama, Ambalangoda and Hikkaduwa. Sri Lanka is situated within the International Whaling Commission's protected zone in the Indian Ocean. The above areas have an abundance of hotels which provide the necessary Whales seen include:- Common Blue Whales , Bryde's Whales , Sperm Whales , Killer Whales , False Killer , Dwarf , Melon Headed Whales , Cuvier's Beaked Whales and if lucky, the elusive Indian Blue Whales. Dolphines seen include:- Spotted Dolphins, Spinner Dolphins, Fraser's Dolphins, Risso's Dolphins, Common Dolphins and the Bottlenose Dolphins.