Beach near Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Batticaloa Travel Guide

Sri Lanka

Batticaloa is a city of 86,742 people on Sri Lanka’s eastern coast. It is served by Batticaloa Airport and Passikudah SPB, giving travellers two air arrival points for the area.

Pasikudah Beach is the named nearby coastline, 25.4 kilometres from Batticaloa. The beach is in Sri Lanka’s eastern coastal region, making it a practical addition to a Batticaloa stay.

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Local time

86,742

Population

5,449 miles away

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Weather in Batticaloa

Mon

35°

Tue

36°

Wed

35°

Know before you go

Pays in LKR

Plug type Type D & Type G

Emergency 112

Dial code +94

Tipping: Tipping is not deeply ingrained in Sri Lankan culture like in some Western countries, but it's becoming increasingly common, especially in tourist areas, to show appreciation for good service. While not obligatory, a small tip can go a long way and is always appreciated for good service.

Best time to visit Batticaloa

Jan

28°20

Feb

29°12

Mar

30°14

Apr

32°17

May

33°16

Jun

35°14

Jul

35°10

Aug

34°15

Sep

34°20

Oct

31°23

Nov

29°26

Dec

29°25

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Batticaloa

  • Pasikudah Beach

    Pasikudah Beach

    25.4 km away

  • Keelikudah

    35.6 km away

Things to do in Batticaloa

  1. Batticaloa Lighthouse

    historic site

    2.9 km

  2. Puliyanthivu

    monument

    3.2 km

  3. Zion Church

    christian place of worship

    0.6 km

  4. Sri Mamangeswarar Kovil

    hindu place of worship

    2.3 km

  5. Vijaya Theatre Batticaloa

    movie theater

    2.9 km

  6. Happy Kids Fun World Batticaloa

    amusement park

    2 km

  7. Believers Eastern Church

    christian place of worship

    2.9 km

  8. Ave Maria Prayer Ministries

    christian place of worship

    1 km

Getting there

Batticaloa Airport · 2.9 km

Passikudah SPB · 26.3 km

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