Map of location of Batticoloa in relation to 'C' Colombo - Batticoloa Map

Batticoloa, Sri Lanka - Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Batticoloa is about 300km from Colombo

Batticoloa or Batticaloa, Sri Lanka is home to the famous ‘singing fish’. During the months of April and September on moonlit nights, it is said you can hear a musical vibration, described by some as 'a humming' emanating from the waters of the lagoon that surrounds Batticoloa. 'Batti' as it is known locally, has a small well preserved Dutch fortress, dating originally from 1602, but generally speaking is a quiet place with little else to offer. A quiet beach with few tourists.

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JeGraNet.com statement - 15 October 2008 - Quote from the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office website: "There is a high threat from terrorism in Sri Lanka. Fatal attacks have become more frequent. They have occurred in Colombo and throughout Sri Lanka, including places frequented by expatriate and foreign travellers. Further attacks may occur at any time. There is an increasing risk of British nationals being caught up in an attack". As independent travellers we left Colombo after just 9 days into our planned 6 month stay as a result of a feeling of insecurity, however we are sure that 'package tour' travellers to tourist resorts will probably enjoy a worry free holiday.