Joanna James
Pasikuda is known to be one of the most beautiful cities in the Northern East of Sri Lanka. The city has so much to offer for those who take the time to visit it.
If there is one prominent attraction in Sri Lanka, it is undoubtedly the golden sandy beaches you can find right around the island, but Pasikuda Beach is known to be one of the safest beaches on the island for locals and tourists alike. There are several activities you can do on Pasikuda beach, which include surfing and snorkelling. Most Pasikuda hotels have a private beachfront, so you can try out the different water sports in these areas without going to the public beach.
Pasikuda Bay has been a nature lover's paradise for many years and still remains the same. The outer bay creates a coral community, which was also suggested as a Marine Sanctuary due to its diversity. It is a wonderful location to go for a walk with the turquoise blue ocean stretching far and wide and the lull of the ocean exuding a calm and serene ambience to the surroundings.
Batticaloa is the closest main city to Pasikuda. And there are many different attractions that will make you want to visit Batticaloa when you are in the vicinity. The Dutch Fort in Batticaloa is one of the main attractions you should add to your itinerary as it is not only a beautiful sight but also one with a great history. Most hotels in Pasikuda such as Maalu Maalu can provide their guests with tour guides or suggestions for tourist attractions if you require any.
The Batticaloa Lagoon is made of so many different islands and is the perfect place for those who love to explore nature. Some of the islands you can visit when at Batticaloa lagoon are Bone Island, Buffalo Island, and Puliyantheevu Island. Each island is popular for a different attraction, and you will be able to enjoy nature at its finest when you explore these islands. In order to get to the islands, you can hire a boat from the vendors in the area, which is also an experience by itself.
Not too far from Pasikuda are two of the most popular archaeological cities on the island, which are Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura. These two cities have so many religious and historical ruins scattered in and around them; you can spend an entire day exploring these places and you might still not be able to cover all the attractions. Some of the main attractions in these cities are the stupas, Ruwanwelisaya, Jetavanaramaya, Abhayagiriya and Isurumuniya.
Relaxing in Pasikuda can be done in many different forms; one can enjoy Sri Lankan cuisine, or feel the warm sun on your skin, and the sand on your feet. However, there is one more thing that you need to add to your bucket list that is going to complete your trip to Pasikudah and that is a relaxing ayurvedic spa treatment. You can select from a range of treatments from head massages, full-body treatments, and oil massages, which are all completed with a delightful and warm cup of herbal tea or kanda accompanied with sweet kitul hakuru.
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