Batticaloa is a city in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. It is known for its unique phenomenon of “singing fish” — a musical sound that reportedly emanates from the Batticaloa Lagoon on full moon nights. The cause of this natural phenomenon remains debated. Batticaloa Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1628, was later taken over by the Dutch. Kallady Beach, just south of the city, is a beautiful, uncrowded beach ideal for swimming.
Batticaloa
June 12, 2026
Batticaloa
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Nearby Attractions
- Kattankudy Cultural Town Kattankudy is a uniquely dense and culturally distinctive coastal town
- Mandur Temple Mandur is a small coastal village south of Batticaloa with
- Komari Beach Komari Beach is a remote stretch of southern Ampara District
- Arugam Bay Inland Surf Breaks Beyond the famous main point, Whiskey Point, and Peanut Farm,
- Lahugala National Park Lahugala Kitulana National Park is a small but exceptionally productive
- Whiskey Point Whiskey Point is a quieter surf break approximately 5 kilometres