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East coast

Batticaloa

A lagoon town with an old Dutch fort

Batticaloa is built around one of the largest lagoons in Sri Lanka, crossed by bridges and lined with fishing boats. The small Dutch fort in the middle of town is worth a look, as are the old churches and colourful Hindu temples. On calm full-moon nights, locals say you can hear the lagoon's 'singing fish'. The beaches of Pasikuda are about an hour north.

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Batticaloa

Part of the island
East coast
Suggested stay
1 night
Best months
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Things to do
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Weather

When to go

Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so the best months depend on the coast. This is the pattern here.

  1. Jan: expect rain
  2. Feb: expect rain
  3. Mar: good
  4. Apr: good
  5. May: best
  6. Jun: best
  7. Jul: best
  8. Aug: best
  9. Sep: best
  10. Oct: good
  11. Nov: expect rain
  12. Dec: expect rain
Best Still good Expect rain

Stays

Where to stay

Prices per night for two people sharing, for dates about six weeks away. Yours may differ.

Budget

Clean, simple guesthouses and small hotels

  • Ramiy Resort Batticaloa

    $18

    Guest resort on Velankudha Road with air-conditioned family rooms and parking.

    Air conditioning · Breakfast · Family rooms · Parking

  • Lagoon Breeze Resort

    $18

    Air-conditioned family rooms in Batticaloa, about a 15-minute walk from Kallady beach.

    Air conditioning · Family rooms · Views

Comfort

Mid-range hotels, often with a pool

  • Inpan's Beach Resort Batticaloa

    $26

    Beachfront resort in Batticaloa with air-conditioned family rooms, a restaurant and parking.

    Wi-Fi · Air conditioning · Restaurant · Beachfront

  • Hotel East Lagoon

    $52

    Hotel on the banks of Batticaloa lagoon, about ten minutes' drive from the town.