Batticaloa Lagoon, Coastal lagoon in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
The lagoon spans 56 kilometers along Sri Lanka's east coast, featuring two channels that connect the extensive water body to the Indian Ocean.
Portuguese and Dutch colonial forces constructed fortifications near the lagoon during their respective periods of control over the coastal region.
Local communities maintain traditional fishing practices in the lagoon waters, supporting numerous families through small-scale fishing operations.
The Kallady Bridge provides essential transportation links across the lagoon, connecting different sections of Batticaloa District for daily commuters.
The waters of Batticaloa Lagoon produce distinct sounds at night, leading to its recognition as the location of the singing fish phenomenon.
GPS coordinates: 7.56667,81.68333
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:36
Sri Lanka offers diverse photography sites from ancient fortresses to national parks. Sigiriya Rock displays stone architecture amid green landscapes. Buddhist temples house cultural artifacts, while colonial structures like Galle Fort stand along the coast. National parks contain elephants and leopards in their natural habitat. Mountains, waterfalls, and beaches provide natural settings. The country features religious monuments such as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth and Nallur Kandaswamy Temple. Gardens, tea plantations, and forest reserves showcase the local flora.
Zion Church, Batticaloa
16 km
Deeghawapi
33.5 km
Kallady Bridge
17.2 km
Batticaloa Fort
16.3 km
Valaichchenai Paper Mill
44.6 km
Church of Our Lady of Presentation, Batticaloa
17.1 km
Oluvil Lighthouse
36.8 km
Batticaloa Lighthouse
20.9 km
Oddamavadi Bridge
43.6 km
Piyangala Forest Hermitage
9.7 km
Batticaloa Gate
16.4 km
Batticaloa Museum
16.3 km
Gonagolla Vihara
17.1 km
Samangala Forest Hermitage
20.7 km
Galmaduwa Raja Maha Vihara, Ampara
33.9 km
Uththara Jayamaha Vihara
38.4 km
Sri Dharmendrarama Raja Maha Vihara
16.5 km
Ovagiriya
40.4 km
Muwangala Raja Maha Vihara
35.3 km
Samanabedda cave temple
25.2 km
Udayagiri Raja Maha Vihara
21.3 km
Kondavattavan Kulam
32 km
Rugam
23 km
Karadiyan Tank
23.4 km
Namal Oya Reservoir
36.5 km
Karungkoddluvu Kulam
42.4 km
Irakkamam Tank
35.7 km
Pasikudah Beach
42.6 kmReviews
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