Historical Batticaloa – Batticaloa Excursions
1 day - Offered in: English - Max 30 people
- Discover the ideal place to witness nature at its best as well as temples, monuments, and buildings that hold great historic values.
- Visit Mamanga Pillayar Temple which is believed to be an important part of the ancient sanskrit epic Ramayana
- Batticaloa Gate, a monument which was used as a port to connect a small island called Pulliyanthivu and the mainland of Batticaloa
- a tour to the Batticaloa mosque and Dutch fort followed by a scrumptious meal with a local family
- Small group tour limited to 30 people
Activities
Batticaloa is a town located on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka. It is the ideal place to witness nature at its best as well as temples, monuments, and buildings that hold great historic values. Accompanied by a professional and experienced guide, you will be taken to these ancient historical sites.
Timings to choose from :
Morning - 9.30 am - 1.00 pm
Evening - 2.30 pm - 6.00 pm
Visit to Mamanga Pillayar Temple
Mamanga Pillayar Temple is one on top of the list. It is one of the ancient Hindu temples which is believed to be an important part of the ancient sanskrit epic Ramayana. If you have read Ramayana and have a deep understanding of this epic, you will definitely love visiting this temple.
Visit the Batticaloa Gate
Next on the list is the Batticaloa Gate, a monument which was used as a port to connect a small island called Pulliyanthivu and the mainland of Batticaloa. The history behind it will be storied to you in detail while you are at the site.
Visit to Batticaloa mosque and Dutch fort
You will also be taken on a tour to the Batticaloa mosque and dutch fort followed by a scrumptious meal with a local family. All along the historical tour, you are free to click pictures with your friends and create lovely memories to take back home with you.
You can either choose to complete this local tour in the ever so famous tuk-tuk (also know as Three wheeler) or by bicycle. The choice is up to you!
Availability
We are sorry, this tour is not available to book at the moment
We are sorry, there are no reviews yet for this tour.