Batticaloa District

Batticaloa District stretches along Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province and is known for beaches, lagoons and a distinctive coastal culture. Travellers can combine relaxed stays around Batticaloa and Pasikudah with lagoon scenery, local food, historic sites and visits to the east coast’s calm seasonal waters. Batticaloa town, its lagoon, Kallady and the beaches around Pasikudah and Kalkudah are among the district’s main visitor areas. The region is well suited to relaxed coastal itineraries, with opportunities to explore fishing communities, historic landmarks, local food and quieter stretches of Sri Lanka’s east coast.