Batticaloa District Travel Guide

Eastern Province

A street with a café named 'Stole Paradise' and a bakery named 'High Quality Bakery'. There are pedestrians walking on the sidewalk and a parked motorcycle.
A cruise ship docked at a pier with palm trees and traditional buildings in the background.
A tree-lined pathway with people walking and sitting on benches.
A colonial-style building with arched windows and a large tree in the foreground.
A narrow street lined with buildings, a vintage car, and a tuk-tuk.

Popular cities in Batticaloa District

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, clear blue sea, and a few buildings in the background.
Batticaloa
Known for Boating, Budget and Swimming
Love boating, jungles and temples? Get away to Batticaloa!

Reasons to visit

  • Dutch Fort
A beach with a blue boat on the shore and calm waters.
Kiran
Check out Kalkudah Beach and Pasikuda Beach—just a couple of the sights around Kiran.
A beach with palm trees, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
Pasikuda
Known for Beaches, Sea and Relaxing
Relaxing Pasikuda awaits: its beaches, oceanfront, coral reefs and more!
A person standing on a rock with arms raised, overlooking the ocean.
Kalkudah
Known for Beaches, Sea and Relaxing
Relaxing Kalkudah is calling! Discover its beaches, oceanfront, architecture and more.
Mankerni
Mankerni
Venture to Pasikuda Beach and Kalkudah Beach—just two of the sights around Mankerni.
Nasuvantivu
Nasuvantivu
Check out Pasikuda Beach and Kalkudah Beach—just a couple of the sights around Nasuvantivu.

Stay near popular Batticaloa District attractions