East N' West on Board
Crafting immersive journeys in the amazing gem island of Sri Lanka…
« East N’ West on Board » is a travel agency founded and managed by a mixed team (Sri Lankan and French). They offer their experience to accompany you in your discovery of Sri Lanka… at your rhythm !
We offer you all the classical services of a destination management company, as well as some specific services in Eastern Province, and more precisely in our Beautiful Batticaloa District…
Let's Cook and Fish Batticaloa
Tour Operator: East N' West on Board
Sri Lanka
1 days
15 km (~15km per day)
Easy
Guided
Prices from
Guided
US$ 65
Overview
Tour Operator East N' West on Board
With fantastic recipes to take home!
Learn good recipes of delicious curries to bring back home and get in touch with local fishermen willing to share their ancestral way of fishing with you… In more detail, the day starts with a visit of our small permaculture project, before riding by bicycle to Batticaloa market. You will then reach the family that will teach you Sri Lankan cooking, take your lunch with them, and after a relaxing chat, ride along our enchanting lagoon before meeting the fishermen on the lagoon for a refreshing fishing experience…
Highlights:
- Visit to Batticaloa market
- Cooking class
- Lunch with a family
- Bicycle ride along Batticaloa lagoon
- Fishing experience with local fishermen
Palamunai Colours
Tour Operator: East N' West on Board
Sri Lanka
1 days
23 km (~23km per day)
Leisure
Guided
Prices from
Guided
US$ 55
Overview
Tour Operator East N' West on Board
Explore the southern part of Batticaloa, ride along the beach, and visit the fish market.
You will meet handloom weavers, making colourful sarees and sarongs. You will discreetly observe the midday prayer at the local mosque and interact with the believers. Your lunch will be prepared by a local family, and will reflect the typical food of the community. After a tasty meal and a relaxing chat with your host family, you will go through Kattankudy, a bustling Muslim town famous for its history and numerous businesses, visit its Heritage Museum, and might still have a bit of time to visit the beautiful Al-Aqsa mosque.
Highlights:
- Visit to a Hindu temple
- Visit to the fish market
- Ride along the beach
- Discovering handloom handicraft
- Observation of prayer at a village mosque
- Lunch with a local family
- Visit to Kattankudy Heritage Museum and Al-Aqsa Mosque
Towards Mylambaveli
Tour Operator: East N' West on Board
Sri Lanka
1 days
35 km (~35km per day)
Leisure
Guided
Prices from
Guided
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Overview
Tour Operator East N' West on Board
The slow pace of travelling by bicycle will enable you to discover the villages and nature paths surrounding Batticaloa.
After a quiet visit of the bird sanctuary, you will participate in an offering ceremony at the Hindu temple, while your lunch is prepared by a local family. After a healthy village lunch and a funny chat with your host family, you will visit the nearby organic farm, its fruit trees, coconut estate and cattle. You will then ride back to Batticaloa along a stunning deserted beach and observe birds, wildlife and fishermen as you peacefully move along our gorgeous lagoon.
Highlights:
- Ride in surrounding villages
- Visit to the bird sanctuary
- Pujah in a Hindu Temple
- Lunch with a local family
- Visit to a local farm –
- Relaxation at Savukkady beach
- Visit to the Lighthouse area
- Ride along the beach and lagoon