Kalkudah Beach
கல்குடா
A long sandy beach adjoining Pasikudah to the south, with fewer visitors and a more natural feel. It is good for sunrise and beach walks.
Kalkudah Beach lies on the southern side of Pasikudah Bay. The two are separated by a headland and are a few minutes' walk or tuk-tuk ride apart. The beach here is longer and less developed, with only scattered guesthouses and small hotels behind the coconut palms. Early in the morning you can watch fishermen hauling nets and the sunrise over the Indian Ocean. The water is deeper and the waves a little larger than in Pasikudah Bay, so watch for rip currents when swimming, and ask locals about conditions before going in. It is a good place for a morning or evening walk during your stay in Pasikudah.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pasikudah Beach
- Kayankerni Marine Sanctuary
- Batticaloa Lighthouse
- St. Mary's Cathedral, Batticaloa
- Kallady Bridge
- Kallady Beach
- Batticaloa Fort
- Batticaloa Lagoon