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Attractions in Batticaloa

Discover the variety of rich, popular attractions in Batticaloa. Discover the hidden attractions off-the-beaten-path as you travel around this eastern town of Sri Lanka. Visit the Batticaloa Fort and the Lighthouse before spending the rest of the day lying on the serene Pasikudah Beach.

Pasikudah and Kalkudah Beaches

Pasikudah and Kalkudah Beaches

The beaches of Pasikudah and Kalkudah are considered to be some of the finest in the country, due to its soft golden sands, and calm azure waters...

Batticaloa Lighthouse

Batticaloa Lighthouse

The Batticaloa Lighthouse, located in the suburb of Paalameenmadu, is a vestige that reminds many visitors of the colonial heritage that still reverberates...

Heritage Museum of Kattankudy

Heritage Museum of Kattankudy

Located a few kilometres away from the city centre of Batticaloa, is the Heritage Museum of Kattankudy. This museum is a relatively new museum complex...

Batticaloa Lagoon

Batticaloa Lagoon

One of the many natural attractions in Batticaloa, the Batticaloa Lagoon is a vast water body in which many flora and fauna thrive. From the many bird species...

Kallady Bridge

Kallady Bridge

The Kallady Bridge that connects the suburb of Kallady to the main city of Batticaloa, is a unique bridge that is shrouded in history and legend. Built in...

Kallady Beach

Kallady Beach

Located a few kilometres away from the city centre, the Kallady Beach is an idyllic beach to just relax and bask in the serene views of the Indian Ocean...

Batticaloa Gate

Batticaloa Gate

Located within the peaceful confines of the Mahatma Gandhi Park, the Batticaloa Gate is one of the few historic monuments in the island of Puliyanthivu...

Mahatma Gandhi Park

Mahatma Gandhi Park

Located just a few kilometres away from the Batticaloa Fort is the Mahatma Gandhi Park, which is an idyllic place to just take it easy and admire Battiā€™s...

Batticaloa Fort

Batticaloa Fort

Built in the year 1628 by the Portuguese, the Batticaloa Fort is one of the few remaining strongholds of what once was the result of rapid European...

Bridge Market

Bridge Market

Batticaloa is a district where heirloom industries take precedence over others. Bustling with peddlers selling their wares, you can always find something...