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Batticaloa also is known as 'Batti' for short, is a small town located on the East coast of Sri Lanka which has a very mellow and calm vibe to it. The calming city is surrounded by beautiful lagoons and palm trees. This town is in the east of Sri Lanka is also easy to reach due to its connectivity to roads, railway, and the bridge connected to the causeway, which makes the city easily accessible.
The town is rich in culture and traditions and will enable you to experience the authentic Tamil culture and lifestyle. Batticaloa is a small city and the best way to explore it is on foot, which helps you soak in the culture of the place of the great churches and breathtaking forts. However, you may also explore the city on a bike or hire a private car/van, or use public transport like rickshaws or the Sri Lankan transport bus.
Batticaloa is rich and famous for its seafood, such as fresh prawns and crab curd, Further, it is also renowned for cashews, some authentic Indian food along with European cuisines.