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Excursions
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Anilana Pasikuda, discretely located on the beach at Pasikuda Bay. Carefully designed as an intimate and luxurious retreat, preserving the natural beauty of the environment, whilst ensuring that all of our oversized rooms have breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Enjoy an unforgettable vacation whilst our staff pamper and delight you with thoughtful and attentive service.
The resort is located on the unspoiled east coast only 6 km s from the town of Valaichchenai. That is approximately 300 km s from Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport. However you plan your trip to arrive, by road or by air, we will be delighted to assist you. Various travel options are available, depending on your schedule and preferences.
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• Batticaloa Gate & Gandhi Park• Kallady Beach• Kallady Bridge• Kokkadicholai Hindu Temple• Kudumbimalai Rock [Thoppigala]• Lighthouse Area• Mamangam Hindu Temple• Navalady beach• Palmyrah Handicraff Outlets• Passikudah & Kalkudah Beaches• Sinna Uppodai Lagoon• The Old Dutch Fort• Unnichai Tank
Excursions
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Batticaloa is located at a distance of 313 km from Colombo, in the Batticaloa district of the Eastern Province. Batticaloa can be reached by motor roads beginning with A1 and connecting to A6, A11, A15 via Maradankadawala, Habarana and Thirukkondaiadimadu.
Batticaloa, the terminus of the eastern Railway line can be reached from Colombo via Polonnaruwa. Trains are run daily on this track to Batticaloa. Domestic carriers can be chartered to fly to Batticaloa (IATA airport code: BTC), a military air force base.
The coastal town of Batticaloa sits on a narrow tongue of land with Indian Ocean to the east and the snaking estuarine lagoon of Batticaloa.
Batticaloa
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Batticaloa Gate & Gandhi Park
Kallady Beach
Kallady Bridge
Newly constructed Gandhi Park is awesome to watch. It was opened in 2013 august, and it includes the famous Batticaloa gate too. The most glamorous fact that attracts more people to visit Gandhi Park and Batticaloa gate is that view of the lake which is busy with fishermen who are fishing there. By having a fishing rod with you, you can also join them in fishing. In addition, row of chairs and well maintained green plants are giving the taste of relaxation inside Gandhi Park.
And people can think that peacefulness of this place can come from the most famous man for peace Mahatma Gandhi gold colored statue which is in the middle of this park. Batticaloa gate is a monument which used in past as a port to connect Puliyantheevu island with the batticaloa town.
Just outside of Batticaloa, enjoy a nice and long walk on Kallady beach. Early risers can enjoy gorgeous sunrises (the show starts at 5.30AM). They can also meet the fishermen and help them pulling the net out of the water. Proceed further for about 4 kilometers on this vast unspoilt sandy beach to Navalady and reach the tip of the beach, to admire the estuary, where Batticaloa lagoon finally meets the sea. Kallady beach is very famous in Batticaloa, many families visit it during their free time, especially the area near Saravana road.
Enjoy a stroll on the wooden walkway. Have a look at Thiruchentoor Hindu temple, which was damaged by the tsunami and then rebuilt. Swimming is possible for good swimmers, as the sea can be a bit rough.
The newly built Kalladi Bridge, in Batticaloa, would be declared open in 2013. The new bridge, connecting Batticaloa North and South, on the Akkaraipattu-Batticaloa-Thirukkondiadimadu road, was constructed to replace the old Kalladi Bridge that was built by the British 70 years ago.
The project to construct the 288.35-metre long and 16.5-metre wide.
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Kokkadicholai Hindu Temple
Lord Shiva is the destroyer or transformer. He is viewed as the supreme deity in Hinduism. There are five famous Eashwarams-Sivan temples in Sri Lanka. They are Thirukoneswaram in Trincomalee, Thiruketheeswaram in Mannar, Naguleswaram in Jaffna, Munneswaram in Chilaw, and in Batticaloa.
The temple in Kokkattichcholai is a “Thaanrhondreeswarar”. It means a Sivalingam ‘sprung up by itself’ and a temple was built later by the villagers in the vicinity over the course of time. The Sivalingam which sprung up by itself is called “Suyambulingam” as well. The Hindus believe that the Sivalingam is more than 10,000 years old. Devotees from various parts of the country travel to the renowned Kokkattichcholai temple, during special holy days. They join devotees of lord Muruguan pilgrimaging to Kathirgamam during the season by foot, taking jungle paths, crossing rivers and mountains.
There is a legend surrounding the temple according to the villagers in Kokkattichcholai. In the time long past, Kokkattichcholai was a forest. Some hunters roaming Kokkattichcholai, saw honey on top of a Kokkatti tree. Being charmingly delighted to reap the honey, they began to cut the tree with axe; but the tree began to bleed. The hunters were terrified and realized the presence of a divine deity in the tree, and they left the place immediately. A woman came to the spot and dressed up the wound carefully. Afterwards a small Sivalingam budded from the wound of the tree.
Unnichai Tank
White sand, shallow waters, coral reefs and palm trees make Passikudah and Kalkudah beaches idyllic places to spend the day on the seaside. Passikudah Bay’s shallow waters offer a perfectly safe environment for learning how to swim and therefore a popular bathing spot for families with children.
There are also possibilities to snorkel, to fish and have some boat rides around. Part of this area is currently in full infrastructure development.
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Mamangam Hindu Temple
Navalady Beach
Kudumbimalai Rock [Thoppigala]
Mamangam is a Hindu religious temple and one of the oldest in Batticaloa and widely, Sri Lanka. The temple is said to be constructed at the place where Lord Rama had done prayers towards Lord Shiva, while in search of Seeta. The temple had the name of Mamanga Eashwara earlier, but has now come to be known as Mamanga(m) Pillayar. The temple has the annual festival lasts for ten long days, normally falls in the month of July, which attracts a lot of pilgrims from far and wide. There are specific spiritual event and activities allotted for each day and what make the festival more colourful are the shops the vendors put. These shops cover a large amount of area and remain crowded all the ten days. Mamangam is unique for gathering people all over Batticaloa to one place, bring harmony and peace. There have been unofficial school holidays given for or taken by both the students and teachers in the important days of the festival.
Navalady beach is an ideal place to lay out and relax. Walk to the northernmost end of the point and see where the ocean meets the lagoon, as well as a view of Batticaloa lighthouse.
It is possible to swim here, but only for those with experience. Be aware of currents and undertow.
Kudumbimalai is in the west of Batticaloa district in Kiran D.S. Division. This is a beautiful, cap like rock which is surrounded by thick green forest. People call it “Kudumbimalai” in Tamil and “Thoppigala” in Sinhala languages. British colonialists named this rock as “Barron’s Cap” in English.
Kudumbimalai or the Barron’s Cap hill is the best place for Eco Tourism and camping. There are no restaurants here. You have to cook your own food. You should bring your drinking water. Very tasty Golden Carps can be caught in the Kudumbimalai Tank. You can enjoy the sight of wild elephants, deers and birds here.
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Palmyrah Handicraff Outlets
Sinna Uppodai Lagoon
Pasikuda & Kalkudah Beaches
Palmyrah trees cultivation and manufacturing of Palmyrah products. It organizes 6-month training in villages to train villagers on how to make Palmyrah handicraft. Once the training is over, people can start producing and earn a living out of this activity.
Ready for a bicycle ride towards Palameenmadu? Start near Kallady Bridge. Turn on Munich Vittoria Friendship Road. Have a stop in Village Empowerment Academy.
Observe fishermen, fishing boats, wildlife, birds as you proceed along the lagoon. Stop for a boat ride and a snack in Batti Lagoon Park. Then proceed up to Palameenmadu area, where you can climb Batticaloa’s Lighthouse, visit the Batticaloa Lagoon Environmental Resource Centre and its Ecopark, have a nice view on the estuary, walk on the beach, and even buy nice souvenirs in the Palmyrah Development Board Sales Center. You can also visit Bone Island by taking an engine boat in Batti Lagoon Park or near the lighthouse.
White sand, shallow waters, coral reefs and palm trees make Pasikuda and Kalkudah beaches idyllic places to spend the day on the seaside. Passikudah Bay’s shallow waters offer a perfectly safe environment for learning how to swim and therefore a popular bathing spot for families with children.
There are also possibilities to snorkel, to fish and have some boat rides around. Part of this area is currently in full infrastructure development.
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The Old Dutch FortPlaces like Dutch fort Batticaloa attract both local and foreign travelers from all around the world. It is the main city of Eastern province of Sri lanka. This Dutch fort of Batticaloa was built on 1628 as a trading and economical administration centre of Ceylon in the Colonial era. It was used to trade cinnamon, pepper, chilly and miscellaneous things to other countries. Batticloa is called as the ‘land of the singing fish’. Not only that but also it is a testimony of Sri lankan history. At that time Protugese governors were in charge of Ceylon. The fort bulges in to a lacustrine plain
With the arrival of Dutch to Ceylon in 1602, Kandyan King Rajasingha pleased to Dutch to eradicate Protugese from the island.
As a result of that dutch captured the fort Batticaloa in 1638 and evidenced their primacy to the world. The fort had been under control of the dutch nearly for 20 years. But Sri Lanka was again invaded by the Britains. So that the Dutch had to surrender to the British and the fort had to handed over to the Britain in 1772 Therefore the fort is a memorial of all those 3 colonies.
The fort is bordered by a gutter. Fort Batticaloa is now an archeological site, being preserved for our future generation. High stone walls, especially the remaining Buddhist stupa and shatra which belongs to Ruhunu Kindom are facts that supports to the religious inference in 1st century. The stupa was placed by the King Kavantissa. Today structures of 4 bastions are preserved from the entire natural disasters. There are several other buildings around the fort built at different periods. Due to the natural disasters like Tsunami and Sea erosion, have dominated to damage the fort. Therefore the authorities must react to conserve this beautiful significant place. Otherwise we will lose a great historical and religious symbol of our nation. The fort is still in good condition to be visited. Although a perfect view of the Indian Ocean can be seen from the Batticloa lagoon. Thus you can entertain the multi cultural backgrounds at Batticaloa.
Lighthouse BaticolaOne of the most popular attractions of the town is the historic lighthouse that stands out against the blue skies and blue lagoons along the Bar Road. The oval masonry tower was built by the British when they ruled the island in 1913.For many years the lighthouse stood since its inception as a symbol of light, relief and hope for all the sailors who sailed the rough seas of the Indian ocean, today the lighthouse is a reminder of the great majestic history and heritage of Batticaloa.
Standing a colossal 28 metres the Batticaloa Lighthouse contains five windows and an observatory deck. The locals fondly call it Muttuwaran lighthouse which means in the local language where the lagoon meets the sea. The lighthouse is located exactly where one of Batticaloa’s many lagoons meets the Indian Ocean. Surrounded by many Palmyra and coconut trees it makes a very pretty picture along with the calm waters of the lagoon on one side and the waves of the ocean on the other side of the tower. There is only one strip of sand that separates the lagoon from the sea which is why the road where the light house stands is called Bar Road.
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9.00: Departure from Anilana Hotel 9.45: Arrival in Batticaloa 10.15: Beginning of the bicycle ride 11.00 - 11.45: Walk in the bird sanctuary 12.30 - 1.00: Pujah in Hindu Temple 01.00 - 1.45: Lunch at the temple 02.00 - 2.45: Demonstration of Palmyrah handicraft 03.15 - 3.45: Relax on Savukkady beach 04.15 - 4.45: Lighthouse area 05.15: End of the bicycle ride 05.30 - 5.45: Tea in East N’ West on Board 05.45: Departure from Batticaloa 6.30: Back to Anilana Hotel
1 30: Departure from Anilana Hotel 2.15: Arrival in Batticaloa 2.30: Beginning of the bicycle ride along the lagoon 3.15 - 3.45: Chill out in the lighthouse area 4.00 - 5.00: Fishing lesson with local fishermen 5.30: End of the bicycle ride 5.45 - 6.00. Tea in East N. West on Board
8.30: Departure from Anilana Hotel 9.00 Arrival in Batticaloa9.30: Beginning of the bicycle ride 9.30 - 11.30: Ride along the beach. fish market, cultivation area, reed handicraft center, local hindu temple11.30 - 12.00: Visit of a handloom factory or training center (except on weekends) 12.30 - 2.00: Lunch in a local family 2.00 - 2.30: Ride back to Batticaloa 2.30 - 4.30: Shopping in Batticaloa. visit of the town, Kallady Bridge. Dutch fort 5.00: End of the bicycle ride5.15 - 5.30: Tea in East N’ Weston Board 5.30: Departure from Batticaloa 6.15: Back to Anilana Hotel
Bicycle Tours
Towards Mylambaveli
Ride Along the Lagoon
Palamunei Colors
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800: Departure um Anilana Hotel9.00: Arrival in Kudumbimalai 9.00 - 9.30: Visit of the military museum 9.30 - 12.30: Climbing Kudumbimalai rock (up/down) 12.45 - 2.00: Lunch in a local family 2.00 - 3.00: Visit of the village, interaction with villagers, walk around the pond 3.15 : Travelling back with observation of wildlife 4.30: Back to Anilana
8.00: Departure from Anilana Hotel 9,00: Arrival in Kudumbimalai 9.00 - 9.30: Visit of the military museum 9.30 - 12.30: Climbing Kudumbimalai rock (up/down) 12.45 : Travelling back with observation of wildlife 2.15: Back to Anilana Hotel
8.00: Departure from Anilana Hotel 9 15 - 9.30: Visit of a village hindu temple 9.45 - 10.15: Visit of paddy fields / cultivation areas 10.45 -’12.30: Chilling out! Bathing / Walking around Unnichai Tank12.45 - 2.00: Lunch in a local family 2 30 - 4.00: Boat ride with local fishermen / Fishing lesson 4.30 : Travelling back with observation of wild life on the way 6.00: Back to Anilana Hotel
A day in Kudumbimalai
Climbing Kudumbimalai rock
Boating in Unnichai
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