Batticaloa is a major city in the Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, and its former capital. It is the administrative capital of the Batticaloa District. The city is the seat of the Eastern University of Sri Lanka and is a major commercial city. It is on the east coast, 111 kilometres (69 mi) south of Trincomalee, and is situated on an island. Pasikudah is popular tourist destinations situated 35 km northwest with beaches and flat year-round warm-water shallow-lagoons.
Explore Yala National Park and the Udawalawe elephant transit home on this private tour in Sri Lanka. Traveling with a private guide ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary. Additional stops include the turtle conservation project, the Dutch Fort in Galle, the gem mine, and a visit to the stilt fishermen.