Batticalao is a major commercial city in Srilanka also called as the city of singing fish. With a warm and throughout the year friendly weather, Batticaloa is a favorable destination to go to for tourists and travelers. Shallow lagoons, beautiful beaches, scrumptious food, restaurants and hotels add to the reasons why Batticaloa should be visited or be prioritized as a destination for a tour. Batticaloa lagoon as it is geographically placed flat coastal plain with an elevation of five meters approximately.
Lagoons, island bridges and more make Batticaloa Lagoon is an interesting tourist place. Batticaloa lagoon is the biggest lagoon here and the Lady Manning Bridge located at Kallady is the biggest bridge. There are several bridges that connect the landmasses and the islands mainly Bone Island, Buffalo Island and Puliyantheevu. Lady Manning Bridge has attracted the attention of many visitors mainly for the singing fishes that have been heard in the Kallady lagoon on a full moon day.
Places of attraction and things to do
- A visit to Pulliyanthivu will offer you an insight on government offices and historical places like
- The public library, main post office, Municipal council, Batticaloa gate, St Michaels College, Weber stadium, Jami-us-Salam Jummah Masjid.
- Old Dutch fort is a must visit at Batticaloa
- Koddamunai is a main hub where you can find banks and ATMS and other money related help you seek
- For all your shopping requirements you should head to Pulliyanthivu and Koddamunai.
- Batticaloa’s market is governmental handloom, handicraft sales center and more are ideal places for you to find some good souvenirs.
- Batticaloa is also famous for religious secularism- idols and beliefs of Hindus, Buddhists, Christians and more make the place a religiously friendly destination. Hindu temples, churches, mosques, Buddhist temples dominate the place.
- Butterfly peace garden and Village empowerment academy are ideal destinations for those visitors interested in art, culture, peace and more.
Batticaloas lighthouse nearthe largest lagoon is another exciting spot you can head to. The lagoon lures tourists to watch its wildlife, fresh breeze, fishermen, birds and many more nature related beauty.
- Enjoy a refreshing bicycle ride along the side of Sinna Uppodai lagoon. For nature lovers and bird watchers the lagoon is a perfect destination to head to.
- Environment learning center and Eco Parkhelp you know more about the Batticaloa lagoon.
- For a long romantic stroll sea lovers should certainly visit the Kallady beach, Passikudah beach and Kalkudah beach.
- Enjoy a scenic and picturesque sunset view
- Relish the cleanliness and neatness of the beach
- Take a safe swim in these shallow beaches
- It’s best for women to avoid bikinis in these beaches to respect the conservative lifestyle and culture of the region.
- Head out in the water to enjoy kayaking, boat rides in the lagoon, paddle boats,
- Take a charter and head out on a half day sailing trip
- Get adventurous and help the fishermen with pulling their nets after a successful catch.
