Overview
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.
Description
Historic Batticaloa, Batti for short, enjoys a spectacular position surrounded by lagoons with palm-filtered sunlight glancing off the water. There's a mellow vibe to the town, and the compact centre and its huge fortress and many churches are well worth a half-day's exploration on foot.
Address
Batticaloa North Eastern
Sri Lanka
URL:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/sri-lanka/the-east/batticaloa
Batticaloa North Eastern
Sri Lanka
URL:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/sri-lanka/the-east/batticaloa