India, Aug. 3 -- Just two hours (119 km) away from Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, Galle is perhaps one of the most well-known and frequently visited destinations in the emerald isle. Many different cultures have influenced this pretty harbour town on the southwestern tip of the country. The name itself has morphed over the centuries, a tangible representation of the many changes it has seen. From its early times as Gimhathitha, which translates to 'the port near the River Gin' from classical Sinhalese, to being dubbed 'Gaala' because it sheltered many bullock carts en route to the hinterland. Historians also speculate whether the name Galle originated from the Latin word 'gallus' or the Portuguese word 'galo', which means 'rooster', a...