Forwarded. None of the Hotels, motels,. Cabanas were
around when I visited over two years ago. The sandy beaches with shallow waters
is/are huge.
jksw
     
Nestled along the Eastern Coast
of the Isle, about 35km from Batticaloa, Passekudah is well known as a haven
for vacationers seeking an interlude among an expanse characterised by cool
and calm waters, breathtaking beauty and the warmth of the sun.
Shallow waters, that allow one to wade in
comfortably for at least half a kilometre depending on the time
of the year, and gentle currents assure visitors of a delightful holiday that
would be hard set to find anywhere else.
Cool and calm waters, breathtaking beauty, the
warmth of the sun and Shallow waters, that allow one to wade in comfortably
assure visitors of a delightful
holiday
Silence, broken only by the occasional call of a
bird and the crashing waves, accompanied us as we ambled along the sandy
stretch that extended about three kilometres from one end to the other.
Not a soul was in sight, undoubtedly snuggled in
their comfortable beds within the several hotels and resorts scattered along
the beach.
Beyond the already occupied spaces of the expanse,
several new developments could be seen, some nearing completion, others still
on the initial stages with steel columns resembling dark spikes in the distance.
Imprints of countless steps going back and forth
covered the entire length of the beach attesting to the multitude who occupy
the shores as the day unfolds.
Now and then, a lone stroller would pass us with a
fleeting smile, seemingly lost in his/her own musings.
All of a sudden a loud vroom interrupted our ramblings.
Quickly turning we saw a jet ski swish pass by,
creating a veil of water as it swirled and shimmied its way over the waves,
the rider probably warming up for the day.
Known for providing a diverse range of activities in
water sports, the coral reef at Passekudah, which provides natural protection
to the beach, allow visitors to indulge in snorkelling and diving as well.
As the day unravelled, a steady stream of visitors
occupied the sandy shores of Passekudah, where travellers residing in nearby
hotels made several visits to indulge in the cool waters and then to laze
around in the sun.
Young and old alike seemed to revel in the
opportunity of being able to spend a day at the beach unencumbered by the
mundane activities of life.
The sounds of nature, as such, gave way to the
joyous sounds of laughter and chatter of the gathered where adults laughed
heartily at the antics of the little ones.
Due to the vast extent of the beach, those who
sought a more subdued time was able to enjoy to their hearts content as well.
The beach stretches in front of the commercial
properties held a certain amount of solitude only smudged by the occasional
roamer that drifted by too lost in their
solitary indulgence of the charming
terrain to cause much of a ruckus.
At times such roamers were accompanied by one or
more individuals just exploring the stretch appreciating the rare respite and
allure of Passekudah.
The azure skies revealed a clear expanse set aflame
with the brilliance of the orange sun that basked all with its golden glow
As the afternoon slipped away making way for dusk,
we sat down at the beach eagerly drinking in the charming moments before they
disappeared.
The soft brown sand of the beach that glistened in
the daylight now held a more sombre tone turning almost gold as it reflected
the orange glow of the sun.
The aquamarine waters of the ocean that sparkled
brilliantly during the day turning variant shades of blue, now took on the
shade of the setting sun-the rippling waters reflecting the variant tones of gold and red.
The azure skies revealed a clear expanse set aflame
with the brilliance of the sun that basked all with its golden glow.
As dusk engulfed the periphery we bid adieu to
Passekudah and joined the rest of the crowd heading back as the twinkling
lights of the hotels started to illuminate the beach gradually, casting its
own special spell.
The beach stretch of Passekudah offers some of the
best hotels with:
SEVEN more hotels are to join the expanse as
the Government of Sri Lanka looks to transform Passekudah as a tourist zone
offering nothing but the best of Sri Lankan hospitality and charm.
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