Known as in Sinhala as Madakalapuwa, which translates to English as Mud Lagoon, Batticaloa is a rural city on the eastern part of the island. Blessed with a beautiful lagoon, the area offers you plenty of attractions to explore. Kallady Bridge, Batticaloa lighthouse, and Batticaloa Fort are a few of the attractions of Batticaloa. However, Batticaloa lagoon is the main attraction of the area the charms travellers around the world offering you breathtaking scenery. Population in the area is rich in racial diversity thus offer you a rich cultural experience offering the best of Sinhalese, Tamils, and Muslims cultures of the island from food to festivals.
Explore the charm of the villages of Batticaloa, that where picturesque lagoons meet the local life. Visit the communities which are influenced by Sinhalese, Tamil and Muslim cultures and experience their traditional ways of living, delicious food and lively festivals. See such places of interest as Batticaloa Fort and Kallady Bridge and at the same time have a chat with the villagers to get an insider's view of their daily routine. Such a dive into the past and present, and country adventure is an ideal combination of culture, history, and rural life.
