Journey to Passikudah
Passikudah beach © Shannon Twest
From where you could watch the sunrise and lay along the sandy shores, which wouldn’t be disturbed by the simple and calm waves. Passikudah on the east coast is undoubtedly one of the best beach destinations in Sri Lanka.
Scenic journey from Colombo
Though it is located over a 6 hours drive away from the Colombo International Airport, the journey would take you through some scenic landscapes and traditional local villages. The road conditions too are decent and with a few winds and hair raising takeovers makes the journey a thrill. And for those who prefer a faster journey, the domestic flight is available.
Sunny but windy weather
Being a tropical destination, the temperature in Passikudah is very warm with plenty of sunshine, but pleasant with the constant wind if you wish to hang around the coast.
Luxury accommodation
Rooms at Uga Bay © Shannon Twest
The recent years have seen a lot of development in the area with many hotels setting up to accommodate the demands of this beach location. And one property that stands out to offer the best; Uga Bay, an elegant luxury beach resort hotel which is set up to offer the perfect tropical-paradise charm.
The property has 44 Studios categorized as Beach and Ocean on 2 levels with either a stunning view of the ocean or an easy access to the Beach. For more intimate stay, the Bay suite which comprises of 2 bedrooms in one unit has a cantilevered open air plunge pool overlooking the ocean. And for the most luxurious stay the Beach Villa, a romantic two-storied private villa by the sea offers a private open air plunge pool and terrace, with 2 bedrooms, open bar, large living area and separate dining space.
Uga Bay © Shannon Twest
Not only the beach front with the soft white sand and calm waters, but the lush greenery that surrounds the property gives it the perfect colour and feel. And at night, the pool is lit with twinkling illuminative tiny bulbs which is a perfect reflection as the night sky is filld with plenty of stars.
Dining at Uga Bay is a specialty with the freshest seafood and locally grown organic produce prepared in traditional Sri Lankan style, Asian fare and International cuisine to offer choicest options. To make it more romantic or special, private dining either by the pool, the lawn or the beach could be arranged.
Ideal location for watersports
Jet Ski © Shannon Twest
For activities the waters at bay of Passikudah are shallow and span hundreds of meters to easily launch jet skis, or try out kayaking or windsurfing. There are also coral reefs for snorkeling, deeper waters for boating and shipwrecks to explore while scuba diving.
The luxury, comfort and elegance offer the best stay at Uga Bay to relax with an ideal beach holiday. And whoever asks for a perfect beach stay, there no doubt Pasikudah is a definite recommendation.
