Batticaloa Lighthouse
மட்டக்களப்பு கலங்கரை விளக்கம்
A 28-metre white lighthouse completed in 1913 at the lagoon mouth, a popular spot for watching the sunset in Batticaloa.
Batticaloa Lighthouse stands at Palamunmadu in the north of town, where the lagoon meets the Indian Ocean. Built in 1913, it is about 28 metres tall. Around it are a small park and sandbars, where locals come in the evenings to stroll and fly kites: to the west the sun sets over the lagoon, and to the east fishing boats head out to sea. The lighthouse is generally not open for climbing, so the focus is on its exterior and the surrounding views. It is about 5 km from the town centre and can be reached by tuk-tuk.
Opening hours
Open all day (lighthouse interior generally not open)
Nearby sights
- Kallady Bridge
- St. Mary's Cathedral, Batticaloa
- Kallady Beach
- Batticaloa Fort
- Batticaloa Lagoon
- Kalkudah Beach
- Pasikudah Beach
- Kayankerni Marine Sanctuary