Batticaloa is known as the “Land of the singing fish”, due to musical sounds that related to fish or aquatic creatures in the lagoon. It is one of the major commercial cities in the eastern part of the country. And it is home to Pasikuda and few other famous tourist destinations with golden beaches and lot of wind and sun. There are three lagoons and several islands that belong to Batticaloa. And the city boasts of a rich and proud history dating back to great kings and conquerors from neighboring India. It later became a center of Portuguese Burgher culture, supported in the modern era by the Catholic Burgher Union. It is a city of excellence when it comes to life, education, religion and many more.

Pasikuda is a very beautiful coastal resort town situated in the northwest of the island. It is a small Tamil hamlet and a popular tourist destination for all who desire golden beaches and sunshine. It is also fast becoming an investment hub as both locals and foreigners are showing interest in developing tourism in the town. Pasikuda is known to have one of the longest stretches of shallow reef coastlines in the world. You can walk kilometers into the sea because the water is only a few inches deep and the current is relatively weak compared to the other coastal areas of the island. It is a must-visit destination for anyone who wants to relax and work on their tan.