Before the civil war, Passikudah, which was once a small hamlet was a tourist destination that was decimated by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and by all the fighting. It saw an explosive resurgence after the end of the war in 2009. Passikudah is famous for its shallow reef beach stretches and sea that is only of a few inches depth.
The Lack of Wide Shore
Due to the lack of a wide shore in Passikudah, Elephant rock is considered ideal, despite the disappearing beach line. The rock is a natural formation that vaguely looks like a baby elephant and can be accessed within 10 minutes from The Calm Resort & Spa or many other Pasikuddah hotels.
Passikudah Bay
The Passikudah bay is home to one of the most well-known reef systems in the east. As a result, it has been proposed as a site for a marine sanctuary by NARA. You can get some scuba diving done and explore the diverse local marine life.
Whale Watching in Trincomalee
Passikudah is easily accessible from Trincomalee. So a day trip to the sprawling city wouldn’t be complete without getting in a whale-watching session done. Compared to Mirissa in the south, there may be less of a crowd to whale watch in the East. The season is May to October.
Batticaloa Lagoon
Batticaloa is another region easily accessed from Passikudah. The Batticaloa lagoon is one of three lagoons in the region. The lagoon area is used for rice cultivation and shrimp farming.
Filled with wanderlust that seeks to explore distant shores and captivated by the colors and vibrancy of exotic cultures, Kanya Mae writes on the beautiful, exciting, and enchanting wonders of the world. She is a writer who not only has a passion for travel, but also has a background in fashion, art and media. Google+
