Location: Batticaloa
Top Things to do in Batticaloa
Top 10 Things to do in Batticaloa, Eastern Province
Batticaloa (Tamil: மட்டக்களப்பு, Maṭṭakkaḷappu; Sinhalese: මඩකලපුව, Madakalapuwa) is a major city in the Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, and its former capital. It is the administrative capital of the Batticaloa District. The city is the seat of the Eastern University of Sri Lanka and is a major commercial city. It is on the east coast, 69 miles (111 km) south of Trincomalee, and is situated on an island. Pasikudah is popular tourist destinations situated 35 km northwest with beaches and flat year-round warm-water shallow-lagoons.
Restaurants in Batticaloa
1. Sri Mangalarama Raja Maha Viharaya Batticaloa
2. Kallady Beach
3. St. Mary's Cathedral
4. Kallady Bridge
5. Batticaloa Gate
6. Batticaloa Lagoon
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 307kamalp - Byron Bay, Australia
This lagoon is an extensive body of brackish water best seen and enjoyed by doing a boat tour that will give access to most of the interior pockets. Boat tours of about one hour duration were available from the Batticaloa light house precinct. Operator was using 8 seater fishing boat style boats and in January 2019 I was given a quote for Rs.4000/- for a tour of the lagoon that would cover the area beyond Kallady bridge, Dutch fort, Gandhi park, Eco park and sand islands of the lagoon. Sailing close to the mouth of the estuary was also included. In the lagoon there were different types of fishing going on, some on small catamaran boats, some throwing nets etc., but I failed to see a large fish being caught by anyone. During the day the water movement was towards the sea and the area close to Kallady bridge was very wavy and rough. I was told that by evening when the tide is up the flow moves towards the opposite direction. It was a very interesting natural set up and this lagoon exploration was some thing to remember for a few years.
7. Batticaloa Eco Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Thanu_HaRi - Colombo, Sri Lanka
This is one of the best place to visit with friends / family. lagoon with a view of large sky will suprise you in the evening and at the sunset times. you can take a boat ride around the lagoon to feel the fresh air and nature
8. Batticaloa Fort
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By bevanterrace - London, United Kingdom
Our guide took us to this old fort which is now a government admin centre, we were allowed in to have a look around the battlements by a kind official
9. Batticaloa Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By chathuandishanka - Kalutara, Sri Lanka
Historical lighthouse which ages more than hundred years. Although you are not permitted to enter inside you can have a closer view from outside. Some boat riding services are also available from here. Few benches are there to sit back and enjoy the view over lagoon. A paid car park is also available here. Only 30rs for a car. Ps: went there again recently(2021/04) and had a boat ride. We got the full package which covered kalllady bridge, batticaloa fort, batticaloa gate and around some islands. It cost us 4000.
