{"id":115122,"date":"2023-06-01T05:04:43","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T05:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=115122"},"modified":"2023-06-01T05:06:28","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T05:06:28","slug":"sakkotai-cape-northernmost-location-in-tear-drop-isle-by-arundathie-abeysinghe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/sakkotai-cape-northernmost-location-in-tear-drop-isle-by-arundathie-abeysinghe\/","title":{"rendered":"Sakkotai Cape \u2013 northernmost location in tear drop isle – By Arundathie Abeysinghe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sakkotai Cape \u2013 northernmost location in tear drop isle – By Arundathie Abeysinghe<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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\"ArundathieSri Lanka, a tear-drop-shaped resplendent isle located at the southern tip of India is considered as \u201cheaven on the Earth\u201d by majority of foreign tourists. With 1,340 kilometers of magnificent coastline and an enviable choice of palm-fringed golden beaches with deep turquoise waters that stretch out into the deep azure of the Indian Ocean. Situated in the southwest of the Bay of Bengal, separated from the Indian peninsula by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, visitors are endowed with a unique and exotic experience in the spectacular island.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sri Lanka\u2019s beaches come in all styles and suit visitors of diverse tastes; popular surfers\u2019 paradise of *Arugambay, *Trincomalee and *Mirissa that are popular vantage points for blue-whale watching, *Hikkaduwa, a popular location for boogie-boarding, snorkelling and scuba diving, *Batticaloa, with flat year-round warm-water including shallow-lagoons, *Pasikudah, a spectacular location to view the amazing sunset in all its glory also considered as a \u201cpin up of picture postcard beaches\u201d due to its soft white sand with translucent water and *Kalpitiya well-known for \u201cdancing dolphins.\u201d Hence, visitors are spoilt for choice in spectacular Sri Lanka with year-round destinations to suit individual taste and budget\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

At any given month, there will be a location where the weather is perfect for visiting a beach. The perfect period to visit western and southern coasts is during the period December-April, whereas beaches on the eastern coastal belt are ideal from May to October.<\/span><\/p>\n

Located 2.5 kilometers away from *Point Pedro bus station and an hour from Jaffna City, Sakkotai Cape (also spelt as \u201cSakkotei Cape\u201d) is located on a rocky coast at the perimeter of Point Pedro. Dotted along the attractive stretch of the north coast of Sri Lanka, Sakkotai Cape is located at the northernmost point of the island in close proximity to Point Pedro. Situated towards west of Point Pedro Lighthouse, in close proximity to a telecommunications tower and to the east with a concrete flag of Sri Lanka constructed at the edge of the shore to indicate Sakkotai Cape, it is easier to identify the location.<\/span><\/p>\n

With a drive along the shallow northern shoreline, visitors can skirt the northern edge of the island and according to some visitors, their phones \u201cpicked up cellular signals from India, too.\u201d On a clear day, India\u2019s southern coastline can also be seen in the distance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Situated on the edge of road between *Kankesanturai and *Velvettithurai, the location is marked by a monument stone (constructed by Sri Lanka Army) with a Sri Lankan Flag painted on it. The permanent signpost erected here reads as follows: “Unity in Diversity is the Strength of Sri Lanka.” The location can easily be reached in any vehicle. There is a small army camp on the beach and it is necessary to obtain permission from the Camp to visit Sakkotai Cape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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