Landmark · Pasikudah
Batticaloa Fort and lagoon
A small fort built by the Portuguese and taken over by the Dutch in the 17th century, on an island in the Batticaloa lagoon, with a walk along the lagoon front.
- Best season
- April to September. November to February brings the north-east monsoon.
- Time to allow
- 1 hr (at least 45 min)
- Best time of day
- Afternoon
- Entry
- Free entry
- What to wear
- Everyday clothes. Sun hat and sunscreen help.
- Good for
- Easy going, families
Around Pasikudah
We have no photo of Batticaloa Fort and lagoon itself yet. These show the area.