Offering pristine sands, calm azure waters and new adventures with each dawn, the idyllic coastal town of Pasikuda in Sri Lanka is a must-visit be it for couples, families or solo travellers.
Finding Accommodation
Due to the area’s development, finding accommodation is easy. However, to enjoy the best Pasikuda has to offer, consider properties like Uga Bay located right by a private beach stretch. Apart from luxurious living spaces, such hotels also offer water sports, spa rituals and private dining for a remarkable holiday.
Getting to Pasikuda
The town is on the country’s east coast around 307 km from the commercial capital, Colombo. To reach one of the Pasikuda beach resorts, you can hire a vehicle with a driver or take the train to Valaichchenai Railway Station nearby. Another option would be to catch a local flight to the Batticaloa Airport and proceed from there.
Water Sports
While you can spend your days lazing in the sand, the protected bay here means the waters are calm and ideal for water sports including swimming and snorkelling. Experienced divers can explore shipwrecks including a World War Two aircraft carrier, while kayaking, windsurfing and sailing can be enjoyed too.
Activities & Excursions
Depending on the hotel, you can try rewarding activities be it cycling to a fishing village or learning local culinary secrets. Pasikuda is also an ideal base for excursions; you can explore Batticaloa with its scenic lagoon, journey to the iconic Sigiriya rock fortress, encounter elephants at Minneriya and spot whales in Trincomalee.
