Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kalkudah travel guide

Kalkudah Tourism | Kalkudah Guide

You're Going to Love Kalkudah

Kalkudah is a must-see destination in Eastern, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kalkudah deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kalkudah

Kalkudah in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4640
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kalkudah in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4640
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kalkudah

Plane

Although Kalkudah doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trincomalee China Bay (TRR), which is located 81 km from Kalkudah.

Car

Another option to get to Kalkudah is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 219 km from Kalkudah. You’ll find branches of Xdrive Mobility and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Kalkudah doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trincomalee China Bay (TRR), which is located 81 km from Kalkudah.

Car

Another option to get to Kalkudah is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 219 km from Kalkudah. You’ll find branches of Xdrive Mobility and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Kalkudah

GIUSigiriya
TRRTrincomalee China Bay
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Where to stay in Kalkudah

Average rates range from around ₹ 4,012 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 11,357 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kalkudah

Most booked hotels in Kalkudah

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Karpaha Sands
4 stars
Excellent (9.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,922+
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The Bay an Uga Experience - Pasikuda
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,880+
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Sun Siyam Pasikudah
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,922+
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Anantaya Resort and Spa Passikudah
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,448+
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Amaya Beach Pasikudah
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,255+
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Hiring a car in Kalkudah

Expect to pay ₹ 136 per litre in Kalkudah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,638 and ₹ 2,184.

Expect to pay ₹ 136 per litre in Kalkudah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,638 and ₹ 2,184.