Explore Batticaloa
This beautiful East Coast town and its inhabitants had suffered much during the many years of civil war this island has been through, and is now thankfully receiving well-deserved attention and development in all sectors. The climate is typically opposite to that of the west coast and is a hot spot for tourists when the weather in the West Coast turns gloomy during the Monsoon Season, which comes from May to October.
Located just over 300 kilometres east of Colombo, Batticaloa is an appealing, but lesser-known town, waiting to be explored. Historically it is known as the place where the Dutch first landed in Sri Lanka (in 1602), and where they built a solid fort which has withstood the ravages of a 30-year civil war as well as devastating tsunamis.
What to do/see when at the Batticaloa:
- Pasikudah bay – new tourist resort with many up-market & luxury hotels.
- Excursion to Batticaloa- Kallady bridge, fort, Batticaloa gate & lagoon, boat tour.