Pasikudah, also known as Pasikuda, is a coastal resort located 35 km northwest of Batticaloa in the Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka. It was once a small Tamil hamlet, along with Kalkudah. However, it has been a popular tourist spot since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and the civil war in Sri Lanka. Recent growth in investment has led to an increase in foreign travel to Pasikudah. It is also home to PasikudahMariamman Temple. Pasikudah can be reached easily from Trincomalee or Batticaloa. Batticaloa Airport is the nearest airport to Pasikudah. It has scheduled flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport.
Pasikudah is a popular tourist spot for both locals and tourists. It was established after the 2009 end to civil war and completion of tsunami rehabilitation projects. Pasikudah has been a popular tourist destination since both local and foreign investors are interested in developing tourism along its beaches. Although some plans for mass development have been blocked by the Sri Lankan government's strict environmental policies, economic policies have encouraged development to a limited extent. The shallowest reef coastline is found in Pasikudah, which is well-known. Because the water is only a few inches deeper than the rest of Sri Lanka's coastlines, people can walk for miles into the ocean.
Batticaloa, located approximately 45 minutes away from Pasikuda and home to many heirloom industries, is a district that has a lot of character. You will find a variety of authentic Sri Lankan items here, including unique clothing, wooden carvings, paintings, traditional instruments, and more.
You can also find fresh produce at the Bridge Market. Bridge Market is a community initiative that was started by a number of non-governmental organizations. The Bridge Market is a gathering of small-scale producers of non-agricultural and agricultural products, including vegetables, curd, kithul treacle and ginger in honey. There are also tons more snacks!
Kallady, a popular beachfront in Batticaloa with white sands and casuarina trees, is very popular. Kallady Beach offers shade spots for picnics or hammocks. It is also a popular spot for families to relax on weekends. You can stroll along the wooden walkways that run along the coast, swim, snorkel, dive, and watch fishermen at sunrise as they throw their nets into the water.
The KokkadicholaiThanthondreeswarar Temple, Batticaloa’s most important ShaivismKovil is located just a short drive from Pasikuda. This temple is one of the oldest shrines in the area. It has a vibrant facade with pastel pillars and magnificent Shiva sculptures. There are also interesting trivia such as a bull statue that was said to have evaded Portuguese soldiers. The mid-August chariot festival here is attended by thousands of pilgrims.
Batticaloa Fort was built in 1628 and has been under the control of several colonial power, including British, Dutch, and Portuguese rule. The fortress is protected by the Batticaloa Lagoon, which protects it on two sides. It boasts four major bastions in central town. Imagine Batticaloa's glory as an administrative and trading powerhouse. Explore the Dutch Fort complex by foot. Old cannons are located alongside government offices that remain operational.
TiruchendurMuruganAnlayam Temple is a sacred spot for both Sinhala Buddhists and Hindus. It offers an insight into the culture of the region. The temple was built in 1984 to serve as a stop on the PadaYatra pilgrimage towards Kataragama. Its Lord Murugan image, which is believed to have seen the light of day, was constructed before any painter could. It is topped by a gopuram or tower that looks out onto Kallady's Third Cross Street.
Batticaloa Lagoon, a large estuarine lagoon that separates Batticaloa and the Indian Ocean is known as Batticaloa Lagoon. It is known for its "singing fish" as it produces clear, but faintly plucked guitar-like sounds from its waters. You can enjoy boating or cruising along the lagoon past fishing villages, rice- and coconut-farms, Batticaloa Fort, Lighthouse and breathtaking sunsets.
Pasikuda Bay is a 2-kilometre stretch of unspoiled, shallow, blond sands along Batticaloa’s eastern coast. Pasikuda Bay, a top-rated beach in Eastern Province, is known for its world-class snorkelling and marine life. It's also a great spot to enjoy leisure pursuits or sunset walks. You will find a variety of luxurious resorts, speedboating tours, relaxed beach bars, and luxury cruises.
The Pasikuda beach is located to the south-east of the Kalkudah Beach. It is known for its horseshoe-shaped bay, clear water, and endless sandy beaches. This beach is lined with restaurants, hotels and other amenities, unlike the Kalkudah.
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