Baththalangunduwa Island is a small island off the coast of Kalpitiya in the Puttalam district of the north western province of Sri Lanka. There are 14 islands. Baththalangunduwa is the second-largest island after Uchchimune and Mohontuwara. Baththalangunduwa Island covers an area of 145.53 hectares. Baththalangunduwa has located about 30.3 km from the mainland.

Kalpitiya to Baththalangunduwa: Baththalangunduwa Island is located about 25 nautical miles (30.3 km) from Kalpitiya. It takes about 3.5 hours to travel from Kalapitiya to Baththalangunduwa. You can take a boat ride from Kalpitiya to Baththalangunduwa Island with amazing views.

How to reach Baththalangunduwa Island: how to reach here: two passenger boats ply to the island from the Kalpitiya jetty. The regular passenger ferry service starts daily at 8.30 am. About a three-hour drive. The fare per person is close to 250 rupees. There is also a comfortable passenger transport service with comfortable seating and safety. But for that, you have to reserve seats in advance.

Baththalangunduwa Hotels: No Five Star Hotels or Shops here.

Route: Colombo — Negambo — Kalpitiya — Baththalangunduwa — Back to Kalpitiya

Colombo to Baththalangunduwa distance: 175 km (3 hr 40 min)

Best time to visit Baththalangunduwa Island: • Calm Beach / Calm Sea: December to April • Hard Sea / Rough Sea: May to October and November

Traveling Time Kalpitiya to Baththalangunduwa: 25 nautical miles (3.5 hours)

Famous for: • An iconic place for beach camping • Enjoy nature • During your vacation • Sightseeing • Photography